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Maharishi School

#1 in Best Private High Schools in Iowa
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Boarding
  • PK, K-12
  • Fairfield, IA
  • 49 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Sports
      B-
    Address
    804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive
    Fairfield, IA 52556
    Telephone
    (641) 472-9400
    Website
    maharishischool.org

    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
    $15,100

    Maharishi School Rankings

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1330
    25 responses
    Average ACT
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.7 responses
    Poll
    71%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.7 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 18 responses
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    • Destination Imagination, Project showcases
      39%
    • Iowa High School Speech Competition
      22%
    • Practicing meditation
      22%
    • Robotics
      11%
    • Spirit Week
      6%

      Boarding

      Students Boarding
      25%
      Boarding Days Per Week
      7-day
      Top Countries
      China, India, Korea, Republic of, Mexico, Viet Nam
      International Boarding Students
      91%

      Students

      Diversity
      A+
      Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
      Students
      179
      100%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.7 responses
      100%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.7 responses
      43%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.7 responses

      Preschool

      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
      Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
      5:1
      Website
      maharishischool.org
      Schedule Options
      • Offers Full Week
        Yes
      • Offers Part Week
        —
      • Offers Full Day
        Yes
      • Offers Part Day
        Yes

      Teachers

      Student-Teacher Ratio
      6:1
      National
      17:1
      Poll
      82%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.11 responses
      Poll
      100%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.11 responses
      Poll
      82%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.11 responses

      Clubs & Activities

      Clubs & Activities
      A+
      Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
      Girls Athletic Participation
      —
      Boys Athletic Participation
      —
      67%
      of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.6 responses
      67%
      of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.6 responses
      83%
      of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.6 responses

      Maharishi School Reviews

      49 reviews
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      I have two daughters, both of whom attended Maharishi School from pre-school through 12th grade. I think the thing I’m most grateful for doesn’t have anything to do with academics, although the School’s academics are very good. (Both of my daughters attended respected, highly-selected colleges.)

      The nurturing atmosphere of the school and the TM technique cultured an attitude of kindness and care for others and for the world. They even have a motto that the students learn – The World is my Family.

      Students graduate being grounded in themselves in the deepest sense. They leave as life-long learners and clear, critical thinkers. Honestly, I couldn’t recommend Maharishi School more highly!
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      Maharishi School is excellent as it allows students to grow in knowledge and excel without being unduly stressed out as sadly occurs in so many schools today. The main contributor to this is the inclusion of Transcendental Meditation as a central feature of the school, which enables the students to enjoy very profound rest and also enhances their intelligence and creativity.

      I also really appreciate the diversity of the school, the safe-space it offers generally, the low student-faculty ratios and its outstanding success in college acceptances!
      Maharishi School definitely has its advantages. The amazing people, community, and lifestyles. I am also very impressed with the new dorms! It is helping the new students meet other students quicker!
      But the school has quite a few things it still needs work on. The school day is very long, there is no sports program (except tennis), it is very expensive, and there are not that many students. The academics are still not very well put together.