For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 358 students in Woodward, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Woodward, IA are Woodward-granger Middle School and Woodward Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woodward, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Woodward have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Woodward, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Woodward Academy
Alternative 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
Gr: 5-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Woodward, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Woodward, IA include Woodward-granger Middle School and Woodward Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Woodward?
2 public elementary schools are located in Woodward.
What is the racial composition of students in Woodward?
Woodward public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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