For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 600 students in 50276, IA (there are , serving 125 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 50276, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 50276, IA are Woodward-granger High School, Woodward-granger Middle School and Woodward Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 50276 have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50276, IA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50276, IA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodward-granger High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 W 3rd St
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-2115
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-2115
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
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 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
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 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
50276, Iowa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Woodward-granger Grandwood (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1251 334th St
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3240
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3240
Gr: K-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 50276, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 50276, IA include Woodward-granger High School, Woodward-granger Middle School and Woodward Academy.
How many public schools are located in 50276?
3 public schools are located in 50276.
What percentage of students in 50276 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 50276 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50276?
50276 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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