Woodward Academy (2026-27 Profile)

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Woodward Academy

1251 334th St Woodward, IA 50276

Tel: (515) 438-3481

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 125 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

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:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Woodward Academy
5	1
7	2
8	22
9	18
10	34
11	34
12	14

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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.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

School Notes

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.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Woodward Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Dallas Center Christian School by visitors of our site.

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).

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The average private school tuition in Iowa is $7,641 for elementary schools and $10,400 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Iowa is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).