Woodbury Leadership Academy

Woodbury Leadership Academy (WLA), located in Woodbury, Minnesota, is one of the top-performing Elementary Schools in Minnesota, with high academic programs, strong leadership emphasis, and strong community involvement. WLA serves grades K–8 and has 666 students. WLA always has a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. WLA has a 50% proficiency in math and a 57% proficiency in reading. WLA is a diverse community, with 63% minority students, 52% female, 48% male, and 12% economically disadvantaged. WLA ranks #19 in Minnesota Charter Elementary Schools and #40 in Minnesota Charter Middle Schools. The school develops leadership skills as earliest in the 1st grade of the students. This elementary school has 51 full-time teachers, an expanded facility, and offers service learning projects to foster academic and character growth.

In 2025, WLA expanded its campus by purchasing the former Globe University building for $5.5 million, creating a school for grades 7–12. Prior to this, 4th-grade students had the opportunity to partner with Coco's Heart Dog Rescue to do a service project (a great way to foster empathy and a sense of community participation by having them gain direct experience with helping animals).

Q. What is Woodbury Leadership Academy's educational philosophy?

A. Woodbury Leadership Academy, a K-12 charter school, teaches a classical, liberal arts curriculum while stressing leadership. The school works to build students' abilities to think for themselves, communicate clearly, and act as responsible citizens.

Q. How does Woodbury Leadership Academy include leadership skills in its courses?

A. At Woodbury Leadership Academy, leadership is a key part of the school day, not just one class. Students grow and use leadership skills through things like student-run projects, mentorships, and community service work.

Q. What activities outside of class can students do at Woodbury Leadership Academy?

A. Woodbury Leadership Academy has many extracurriculars that go with the schoolwork. Students can participate in sports, arts, and clubs. This gives 100% guarantee every student has a complete school experience.

Q. How do I sign my child up for Woodbury Leadership Academy?

A. Registering your kids at Woodbury Leadership Academy is quite simple. Interested parents and families who want to apply should check the school's website for details about admissions, like when to apply and open house times. The admissions staff can also answer any enrollment questions.

Q. How much does Woodbury Leadership Academy cost?

A. Woodbury Leadership Academy is a public charter school, so there's no tuition. The school wants to give every family in the area access to a quality education. Just like regular public schools, it gets money from state and federal sources.