Excellent
#1 of 157 private schools in IA
Top 1% of private schools
Maharishi School
School · Fairfield, IA
A private school in Fairfield, IA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
804 DR ROBERT KEITH WALLACE DR, Fairfield, IA 52556
- Math 81% vs IA 73% (2025)
- Reading 86% vs IA 75% (2025)
- 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IA
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
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Where Maharishi School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: Average627/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,528
Median home value
$168,200
Median rent
$877/mo
College educated
46.4%
Homeownership
60.9%
Poverty rate
16%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52556; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Maharishi School is listed in Fairfield, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Maharishi School
Maharishi School is a private school in Fairfield, IA, serving approximately 113 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 157 private schools in IA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
What's said publicly about Maharishi School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maharishi School
What grades does Maharishi School serve?
Maharishi School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Maharishi School?
Maharishi School has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maharishi School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maharishi School is 4.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Maharishi School rank in IA?
Maharishi School ranks #1 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is Maharishi School's MySchoolScout rating?
Maharishi School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Maharishi School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maharishi School has 81% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Is Maharishi School a private school?
Yes, Maharishi School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Maharishi School a religious school?
No, Maharishi School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 113
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (641) 472-9400
- Area population (ZIP 52556)
- 11,586
- Area average commute
- 12.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52556; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ISASP; directory SY 2021–22
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