Woodward: Schools & Education
Education in Woodward: 3 public schools. Woodward-Granger High School is the largest at 260 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 586 students.
- ~326 residents per school (vs Iowa ~321).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 326 residents per school. 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Woodward-Granger Comm School D |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 586 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 44 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.30 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 83 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 14.2% |
| Schools Count | 3 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | La James International College-Johnston |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 16.8 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | La James International College-Johnston |
| Nearest College · City | Johnston |
| Nearest College · Phone | (515) 278-2208 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 16.8 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 2 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Woodward Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 118 S Main St |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (515) 438-2636 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 50276 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2444 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 25.1% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12