The Woods Academy is an independent Catholic school.

The Woods Academy is a Catholic community made richer by diversity of faith — about 60% of our families are Catholic, and 40% represent other faith traditions and backgrounds. We believe that learning from one another, across differences, mirrors the real world our students will grow up into — and it's one of the things that makes our community distinct. Families of all beliefs are not just welcomed here; they actively shape who we are.

That foundation of faith is also where we form good citizens of the world. We raise students who lead with values — compassion, service, and integrity — following the example of Jesus Christ to love and serve all of God's children. It's a mission that shapes an innovative, forward-thinking curriculum built to help every child lead a life of significance, not just academically, but in how they treat others and show up in their community.

We follow the Archdiocese of Washington's religion curriculum, but The Woods is not a parochial school — meaning we're not tied to or supported by a particular parish. Families choose us because of what we believe and how we live it out, together, across our differences.

We find common ground in our students' call to pray and act on behalf of our “UNS” - the unborn, the unloved, the uncared for, the unemployed, the unknown, the unspoken for, the undocumented, the unhoused, and the unfed.