For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 628 students in 50276, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 246 private students). 70% 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.
Public 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50276, IA Public Schools (2026)
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 | 270 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 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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?
70% 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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