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The Woodward School

Independent school · Grades 6–12

Quincy, MA

1102 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02169

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only independent school in Quincy
  • The only all-girls school in Quincy
  • Smaller classes than 64% of independent schools in Massachusetts
  • Serving families in Quincy since at least 2011

In Quincy, Massachusetts, The Woodward School is an independent private school for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. About 65 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of independent schools in Massachusetts. The school is an all-girls school. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 165 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 6–12
Students
65
Teachers
13.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.9
Boys and girls
All girls
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 7 hours
School year
165 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 64% of independent schools in Massachusetts (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 82% of independent schools in Massachusetts.
    • Compared with 39 independent schools in Massachusetts.

    Students by survey year

    127’11–12116’13–1484’17–1859’19–2046’21–2265’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    64
    713
    86
    915
    1015
    113
    129

    Student body

    White42%
    Black37%
    Hispanic or Latino15%
    Asian5%
    Two or more races2%

    Member of

    • A state or regional independent school association

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    Questions about The Woodward School

    What grades does The Woodward School serve?

    The Woodward School serves grades 6–12.

    How many students attend The Woodward School?

    About 65 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Woodward School?

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