For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 586 students in Woodward, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 125 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Woodward, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Woodward, IA are Woodward-granger Middle School, Woodward-granger High School and Woodward Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woodward, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Woodward have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Woodward, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodward-granger Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
306 W 3rd St
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-4263
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-4263
Grades: 6-8
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
Woodward-granger High School
Magnet 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
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Rank: #33.
Woodward Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1251 334th St
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3150
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3150
Grades: 5-12
| 118 students
Woodward, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Woodward-granger Grandwood (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1251 334th St
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3240
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3240
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Woodward, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Woodward, IA include Woodward-granger Middle School, Woodward-granger High School and Woodward Academy.
How many public schools are located in Woodward?
3 public schools are located in Woodward.
What percentage of students in Woodward go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Woodward are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Woodward?
Woodward public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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