Woodland School

Woodland School serves 212 students from kindergarten through eighth grade in Traverse City, Michigan, operating as a charter elementary school with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. With 13 full-time equivalent teachers, the school has earned a solid MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #575 out of 3,204 Michigan schools, placing it in the 82nd percentile statewide. Academically, Woodland School demonstrates strong performance with an 8.3 out of 10 academic score.

Students show particular strength in English Language Arts and reading, with 62% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels. Math performance shows room for growth, with 49% of students meeting proficiency standards. The school serves a well-established community where the median household income is $67,279 and 45% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The area maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 12.6%, with median home values around $276,600 in this ZIP code of approximately 25,000 residents. Woodland School is situated in a rural setting near town, offering families the benefits of a smaller school environment while maintaining access to the broader Traverse City area's resources and amenities.

Woodland School is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.

Located in a rural area, Woodland School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.