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Fairfield Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 266 students in Fairfield, IA, 16% of all K-12 students in Fairfield, IA are educated in private schools versus public 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%.
33% of private schools in Fairfield, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Fairfield Private Schools (2026-27)

Maharishi School Photo
Maharishi School
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)
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Map of Singing Cedars School
Singing Cedars School
Gr: K-3 | 27 students
Specialized Curriculum
2149 N B St
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 632-2230
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Map of Suburan Hgts. Baptist Church
Suburan Hgts. Baptist Church
Gr: NS-12 | 66 students
Baptist
401 S 32nd St
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2208
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Fairfield, IA Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
266
Students
$19,500
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
35%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Fairfield)
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
259 Schools
# Students
266 Students
52,730 Students
% Students of Color
35%
16%
0.59
0.48
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
40 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
15%
2%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
10 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
4%
3%
# White Students
159 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
60%
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
45 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
17%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
38 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
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 & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,500
$7,664
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,500
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
75%
38%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,000
$2,780
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
91%
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 Fairfield, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Fairfield, IA is Maharishi School.
How many private schools are located in Fairfield?
3 private schools are located in Fairfield.
What percentage of students in Fairfield go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Fairfield are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fairfield?
33% of private schools in Fairfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private schools in Fairfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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