Excellent
#1 of 157 private schools in IA
Top 1% of private schools
Maharishi School
School
804 DR ROBERT KEITH WALLACE DR, Fairfield, IA 52556
Enrollment
113
Student-Teacher
4.6:1
Score
9.4
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
113
Student-Teacher
4.6:1
Score
9.4
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
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#1 of 157
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Maharishi School
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About Maharishi School
Maharishi School is a private school in Fairfield, IA. Maharishi School serves approximately 113 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Maharishi School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 157 private schools in IA.
Structured state assessment records for Maharishi School 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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- This school 9.4 · Excellent
- IA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 113 students, Maharishi School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4.6:1 students to teachers, Maharishi School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Maharishi School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Maharishi School compares to the 4 public schools in Fairfield, IA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Fairfield
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Maharishi School (this school) | 9.4 |
| Fairfield High School | 5.2 |
| Washington Elementary | 8.6 |
| Pence Elementary | 5.4 |
| Fairfield Middle School | 7.5 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test Scores IA ISASP (2024-25)
Based on 10 test records from IA state assessments. About our data
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
804 DR ROBERT KEITH WALLACE DR, Fairfield, IA 52556
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Maharishi School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Salem Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 21.5 miles away, in nearby Mt. Pleasant), with a very similar rating. Another option is Washington Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 1.0 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Sigourney Jr-Sr High Sch (rated 8.5/10, 24.7 miles away, in nearby Sigourney), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Fairfield, see our Fairfield schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 24.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield High School Fairfield | 0.8 mi | 5.2 |
| Washington Elementary Fairfield | 1.0 mi | 8.6 |
| Pence Elementary Fairfield | 1.3 mi | 5.4 |
| SINGING CEDARS SCHOOL Fairfield | 1.3 mi | — |
| Fairfield Middle School Fairfield | 1.5 mi | 7.5 |
| Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center Keosauqua | 14.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School Packwood | 14.0 mi | 6.4 |
| Pekin Elementary School Packwood | 14.0 mi | 5.5 |
| PEKIN CHILD CARE CENTER Packwood | 14.0 mi | — |
| Cardinal High School Eldon | 14.6 mi | 7.0 |
| Cardinal Junior High Eldon | 14.6 mi | 7.7 |
| Cardinal Elementary Eldon | 14.6 mi | 6.7 |
| Van Buren County Community Middle & High School Keosauqua | 19.7 mi | 7.8 |
| WACO High School Wayland | 18.6 mi | 6.8 |
| Keota Elementary School Keota | 24.5 mi | 6.2 |
| Keota High School Keota | 24.5 mi | 6.4 |
| Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center Keosauqua | 23.6 mi | 6.0 |
| Washington High School Washington | 23.5 mi | 3.1 |
| Salem Elementary School Mt. Pleasant | 21.5 mi | 9.2 |
| Sigourney Jr-Sr High Sch Sigourney | 24.7 mi | 8.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 52556 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$55,528
Median Home Value
$168,200
Median Rent
$877/mo
Population
11,586
College Educated
46.4%
Homeownership
60.9%
Avg Commute
12.9 min
Poverty Rate
16%
Median Age
45.9
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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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