Maharishi School
- Private, Boarding
- FAIRFIELD, IA
Private School
Maharishi School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Private, Boarding
- PK, K-12
- FAIRFIELD, IA
- Rating 4.65 out of 5 75 reviews
COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:
At Maharishi School we believe that in-person schooling is the priority for the holistic health and development of our students. In-person education allows greater social-emotional experience with peers and teachers, more hands on learning, and more easily facilitated group projects. We will also offer online learning simultaneously for those families who need and choose that option. Learn More
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A minus
- Sportsgrade C
About
Applying
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Application Fee
$25
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
ISEE, SSAT, TOEFL
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$19,500
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
$39,000
Received Financial Aid
75%
Average Financial Aid
$15,600
From Maharishi School
At Maharishi School, the foundation of our college preparatory program is optimal alertness. You could have the most ideal school imaginable—best teachers, best facilities, best curriculum, and technology—but if students enter the classroom stressed, fatigued, or distracted, how much can be gained? What if there was a way to optimize students’ alertness? And what if a student could cultivate the ability to use more of their brain? Every aspect of school life would be enhanced: assimilating and retaining knowledge, social and emotional development, physical health and well-being. That is why at Maharishi School our students and teachers take time to transcend twice a day, with the practice of yoga and Transcendental Meditation. It dissolves stress and improves brain functioning.
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Academics
Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1300
38 responses
Average ACT
No data available
Popular Colleges
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Culture & Safety
Poll
93%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 14 responsesPoll
79%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 14 responsesBoarding
Students Boarding
20%
Boarding Days Per Week
7-day
Top Countries
China, Ecuador, Germany, South Korea, Viet Nam
International Boarding Students
80%
Students
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
157
93%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 14 responses93%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 14 responses43%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 14 responsesPreschool
Annual Cost
$6,600
Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Starting Age
2 years
Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
Website
Schedule Options
- Offers Full WeekYes
- Offers Part WeekNo data available
- Offers Full DayYes
- Offers Part DayYes
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National
17:1Poll
78%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 18 responsesPoll
94%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 18 responsesPoll
83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 18 responsesMap
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
No data available
Boys Athletic Participation
No data available
46%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 13 responses69%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 13 responses77%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 13 responsesMaharishi School Reviews
Rating 4.65 out of 5 75 reviews
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Maharishi School is one of the most diverse schools I've been to. It's normal to nod/smile/wave when you pass anyone in the hallway. This credit can also be given to the town, where the school is always positively influenced. There's a comforting and supportive chemistry between each of the students and teachers, which only adds to the nourishing environment. I also love the meditation program at my school because it's one of the most effective factors which keeps me balanced during my daily activities & life in general.
Even though the environment and academics are great, Maharishi School lacks in providing a diversity in sports, clubs & extracurricular activities, music & arts, and college advice. I personally have to research college advice (such as volunteer hours' tips, important opportunities, etc.) and individually work to develop myself further in sports/music/etc.
Nevertheless, I believe there's a chance for my school to improve, especially when everyone works together! :)
Even though the environment and academics are great, Maharishi School lacks in providing a diversity in sports, clubs & extracurricular activities, music & arts, and college advice. I personally have to research college advice (such as volunteer hours' tips, important opportunities, etc.) and individually work to develop myself further in sports/music/etc.
Nevertheless, I believe there's a chance for my school to improve, especially when everyone works together! :)
Maharishi School is one of the most diverse school I've been to. It's a normal habit to nod/wave/smile when you pass anyone in the hallway. This credit could also be given to the town, where the school is always positively influenced. There's a comforting & supportive chemistry between each of the students & teachers, which only adds to the nourishing environment. I also love the meditation program at my school. It's one of the most effective factors to keep me balanced during my daily activities & life in general.
Even though the environments & academics are great, Maharishi School lacks in providing a diversity in sports, clubs & extracurricular activities, music & arts, and college advice. I personally have to research college advice (such as volunteer hours, helpful tips, important opportunities, etc.) and individually work to further develop myself in sports/music/etc.
Nevertheless, I believe there's a chance for my school to improve, especially when everyone works together! :)
Even though the environments & academics are great, Maharishi School lacks in providing a diversity in sports, clubs & extracurricular activities, music & arts, and college advice. I personally have to research college advice (such as volunteer hours, helpful tips, important opportunities, etc.) and individually work to further develop myself in sports/music/etc.
Nevertheless, I believe there's a chance for my school to improve, especially when everyone works together! :)
This year has been an unprecedented time in education. Maharishi School rose to the challenge of providing all options for participation in their offerings IN ADDITION to being only one of 2% of Iowa schools providing education during the March 2020 to year end 2020 academic year. They pivoted to fulfill the needs of their students, providing amazing support at a critically challenging time for students, parents and educators across the globe, to instill the benefits of creativity, innovation and solutions-based thinking ---- with a huge heart. The benefits and learning from doing in that delicate time helped the entire school remain protected, in person and flexible to meet student and parent needs. KUDOS to them all for their dedication and leadership in education!