Willowwind School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Iowa City, IA
950 Dover St, Iowa City, IA 52245
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Iowa City
- Growing: enrollment up 16% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
- Serving families in Iowa City since at least 2011
In Iowa City, Iowa, Willowwind School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 57 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 16% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 174 days a year. Iowa has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 57
- Teachers
- 7.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 14 girls, 43 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 174 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 60% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,445 independent elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Iowa
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Willowwind School whether it takes part.
- Students First Education Savings Accounts · Education savings account
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Willowwind School
What grades does Willowwind School serve?
Willowwind School serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend Willowwind School?
About 57 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Willowwind School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Iowa has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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