Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IA School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Woodward Academy
About the School
- Woodward Academy in Woodward, IA serves 125 students in grades 7 through 12 in a rural, nonsectarian setting.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 with 12 total teachers supporting its secondary education program.
- Founded in 1905, Woodward Academy is one of the oldest private schools in Iowa.
- The student body includes 44.76% students of color, reflecting a relatively diverse population for a rural private school.
- Woodward Academy ranks among the top 20% of private high schools in Iowa for diversity and school history.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IA School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Woodward Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
We Teach Lessons for Life
Student Body
Total Students
125 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
State avg.: 16%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Woodward Academy often compared to?
Woodward Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Dallas Center Christian School by visitors of our site.
What is Woodward Academy's ranking?
Woodward Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Woodward Academy?
The application deadline for Woodward Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Woodward Academy vs. Dallas Center Christian School
The nearest high school to Woodward Academy is Dallas Center Christian School (13.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Patrick School (9.7 miles away)
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Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Catholic
1302 5th St
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-4186
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 82 students
Catholic
1111 Marshall St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-4124
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
712 12th St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-6912
Distance: 13.4 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 26 students
Brethren
23209 Quinlan Ave
Dallas Center, IA 50063
(515) 992-3856
Distance: 14.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1101 NE Gateway Dr.
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 644-5282
Distance: 13.4 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 26 students
Brethren
23209 Quinlan Ave
Dallas Center, IA 50063
(515) 992-3856
Distance: 18.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 509 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
1604 West 1st St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-8114
Distance: 18.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,086 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Christian
13007 Douglas Pkwy
Urbandale, IA 50323
(515) 334-2240
Distance: 19.4 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 15 students
Christian
4665 72nd St
Urbandale, IA 50322
(515) 276-9047
Distance: 22.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,389 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 20
Catholic
1400 Buffalo Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 222-1015
Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Catholic
1302 5th St
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-4186
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 82 students
Catholic
1111 Marshall St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-4124
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
712 12th St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-6912
Distance: 13.4 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 26 students
Brethren
23209 Quinlan Ave
Dallas Center, IA 50063
(515) 992-3856
Distance: 17.0 mi
Gr: K-8 | 243 students
Catholic
1102 Nw Weigel Dr
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 985-7074
Distance: 9.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Catholic
1302 5th St
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 465-4186
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 120 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
712 12th St
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 432-6912
Distance: 14.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1101 NE Gateway Dr.
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 644-5282
Distance: 17.6 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students
925 South 16th Street
Ames, IA 50010
(515) 233-0772
Distance: 17.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
8601 Thomas Ave
Johnston, IA 50131
(515) 214-1036
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Woodward Academy
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1251 334th St
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3150
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3150
0.4 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 110 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Woodward-granger High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 W 3rd St
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-2115
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-2115
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Woodward-granger Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 W 3rd St
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-4263
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-4263
2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
201 N Main St
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
5.1 miles
Gr: PK | 23 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Madrid Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 W 1st St
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
5.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 259 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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