Very Good
#37 of 157 private schools in IA
Top 23% of private schools
Willowwind School
Elementary School · Iowa City, IA
A private elementary school in Iowa City, IA serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
950 DOVER ST, Iowa City, IA 52245
- 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Willowwind School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,000/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Iowa City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,876
Median home value
$293,300
Median rent
$1,215/mo
College educated
68.3%
Homeownership
57.7%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52245; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Lucas Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–6 | 0.1 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| Helen Lemme Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Mark Twain ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 241 | Compare → |
| Regina Catholic Education CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 831 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Willowwind School is listed in Iowa City, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Willowwind School
Willowwind School is a private elementary school in Iowa City, IA, serving approximately 75 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 157 private schools in IA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willowwind School
What grades does Willowwind School serve?
Willowwind School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Willowwind School?
Willowwind School has an enrollment of approximately 75 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willowwind School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willowwind School is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Willowwind School rank in IA?
Willowwind School ranks #37 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is Willowwind School's MySchoolScout rating?
Willowwind School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Willowwind School a private school?
Yes, Willowwind School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Willowwind School a religious school?
No, Willowwind School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 75
- Gender Split
- 56% M / 44% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Johnson County
- Phone
- (319) 338-6061
- Area population (ZIP 52245)
- 22,765
- Area average commute
- 17.5 min
- Area median age
- 31.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52245; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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