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Woodward Academy

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12

College Park, GA

1662 Rugby Ave, College Park, GA 30337

Overall grade: A+

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

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

What stands out

  • The only independent school in College Park
  • The largest of 114 independent schools in Georgia
  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • One of the most diverse private schools in Georgia
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In College Park, Georgia, Woodward Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 2,627 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 172 days a year. Georgia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
2,627
Teachers
275.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 1,227 girls, 1,400 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
172 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

    • Larger than 98% of independent schools in Georgia.
    • Compared with 65 independent schools in Georgia.

    Students by survey year

    2,870’13–142,466’19–202,478’21–222,627’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K58
    K109
    1127
    2113
    3153
    4150
    5184
    6223
    7246
    8253
    9248
    10296
    11266
    12259

    Student body

    Black37%
    White36%
    Asian12%
    Two or more races8%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander5%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools
    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Georgia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Woodward Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Georgia's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about Woodward Academy

    What grades does Woodward Academy serve?

    Woodward Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Woodward Academy?

    About 2,627 students, with 10 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Woodward Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Georgia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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