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Best Jefferson County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 306 students in Jefferson County, IA (there are , serving 2,080 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 91%.
25% of private schools in Jefferson County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Jefferson County ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Maharishi School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
(3)
Map of Suburan Hgts. Baptist Church
Gr: NS-12 | 66 students
Baptist
401 S 32nd St
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2208

Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
306 Students
52,730 Students
% Average Students of Color
35%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
39 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
69%
39%
Average Class Size
12 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
9 courses
Average SAT score
1202
(Out of 1600)

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,500
$7,739
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,500
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
75%
37%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,000
$2,780
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.48
# American Indian Students
1 Student
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
40 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
13%
2%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
10 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
3%
3%
# White Students
161 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
53%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
82 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
27%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, IA is Maharishi School.
How many private schools are located in Jefferson County?
2 private schools are located in Jefferson County.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson County?
25% of private schools in Jefferson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Jefferson County include: Suburan Hgts. Baptist Church vs. Maharishi School, Maharishi School vs. Suburan Hgts. Baptist Church

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