Scattergood Friends School Photo - Scattergood offers a Sustainable Agriculture Endorsement. Students earning this endorsement take five farm-related Project classes over the course of four years, complete an agriculturally-related topic for either their Junior or Senior research papers and design and execute a 30-hour service project with with Scattergood Farm's livestock, 35 acre restored prairie, or 10 acre certified organic vegetable fields and fruit orchards.

Best Iowa Private High Schools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) serving 391 students in Iowa. You can also find more schools membership associations in Iowa.
The top-ranked private high schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Iowa include Scattergood Friends School, Maharishi School, and Rivermont Collegiate.
The average acceptance rate is 69%, which is lower than the Iowa private high school average acceptance rate of 82%.
33% of private high schools belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Iowa are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends).

Top-Ranked Private High Schools Belonging to Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) in Iowa (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Maharishi School
Maharishi School Photo - Maharishi School is a global community with students and families representing more than 30 countries. Our school community is deeply enriched by students of diverse origin who come together to create global awareness and a vibrant school culture with rich traditions.
Special Program Emphasis
(3)
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rivermont Collegiate
Rivermont Collegiate Photo - The Carriage House: Art classroom and girls' residence
1821 Sunset Dr
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-1366
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Scattergood Friends School
Scattergood Friends School Photo - Scattergood offers a Sustainable Agriculture Endorsement. Students earning this endorsement take five farm-related Project classes over the course of four years, complete an agriculturally-related topic for either their Junior or Senior research papers and design and execute a 30-hour service project with with Scattergood Farm's livestock, 35 acre restored prairie, or 10 acre certified organic vegetable fields and fruit orchards.
(Friends)
1951 Delta Ave
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 519-1860
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

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