Maharishi School
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–12
Fairfield, IA
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Dr, Fairfield, IA 52556
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- One of the most diverse private schools in Iowa
- Smaller classes than 72% of independent schools nationwide
- Serving families in Fairfield since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Maharishi School is an independent private school in Fairfield, Iowa, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 125 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 72% of independent schools nationwide. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 180 days a year. Iowa has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 125
- Teachers
- 22.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 78 girls, 47 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 72% of independent schools nationwide (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 52% of independent schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,294 independent schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- The Association of Boarding Schools
Help paying tuition in Iowa
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Maharishi School whether it takes part.
- Students First Education Savings Accounts · Education savings account
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Maharishi School
What grades does Maharishi School serve?
Maharishi School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Maharishi School?
About 125 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Maharishi School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Iowa has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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