Very Good
#37 of 157 private schools in IA
Top 23% of private schools
Willowwind School
Elementary School
950 DOVER ST, Iowa City, IA 52245
Enrollment
75
Student-Teacher
8.7:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
75
Student-Teacher
8.7:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Iowa private schools
#37 of 157
In Iowa City
#2 of 4
public schools
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Willowwind School
Elementary School in Iowa City · grades Pre-K – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Willowwind School
Willowwind School is a private elementary school in Iowa City, IA. Willowwind School serves approximately 75 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Willowwind School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 157 private schools in IA.
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- IA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 75 students, Willowwind School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 8.7:1 students to teachers, Willowwind School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Willowwind School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Willowwind School compares to 13 public schools serving similar grades in Iowa City, IA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Willowwind School (this school) | 7.1 |
| Robert Lucas Elementary School | 5.6 |
| Helen Lemme Elementary School | 5.8 |
| Mark Twain Elementary | 7.5 |
| Longfellow Elementary School | 5.9 |
| Grant Wood Elementary School | 6.2 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary School | 8.2 |
| Horace Mann Elementary School | 7.6 |
| ICCSD PK-12 Online Learning Program | 4.0 |
| Alexander Elementary | 7.8 |
| Bohumil Shimek Elementary School | 7.4 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | 6.6 |
| Ernest Horn Elementary School | 5.3 |
| Weber Elementary | 4.9 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
950 DOVER ST, Iowa City, IA 52245
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Willowwind School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Herbert Hoover Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Alexander Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Horace Mann Elementary School (rated 7.6/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Iowa City, see our Iowa City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 52245 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$75,876
Median Home Value
$293,300
Median Rent
$1,215/mo
Population
22,765
College Educated
68.3%
Homeownership
57.7%
Avg Commute
17.5 min
Poverty Rate
20.9%
Median Age
31.3
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Earlville Elementary School Earlville, IA | 7.1 |
| IRETON CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Ireton, IA | 7.1 |
| KEOKUK CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Keokuk, IA | 7.0 |
| Paton-Churdan Elementary Churdan, IA | 7.0 |
| SHELBY COUNTY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Harlan, IA | 7.0 |
| SHELDON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Sheldon, IA | 7.0 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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