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Jefferson County Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 239 students in Jefferson County, IA.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Iowa private high school average acceptance rate of 85%.
50% of private high schools in Jefferson County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Jefferson County Private High 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 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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Overview

Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
239 Students
25,897 Students
% Average Students of Color
35%
14%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
34 Teachers
2,342 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
69%
46%
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
$10,188
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,500
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
75%
41%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,000
$0
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.38
# American Indian Students
1 Student
68 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
40 Students
568 Students
% Asian Students
17%
2%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
1,533 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%
# Black Students
10 Students
880 Students
% Black Students
4%
4%
# White Students
132 Students
20,185 Students
% White Students
55%
78%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
45 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
45 Students
2,578 Students
% of Others Students
19%
10%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Jefferson County, IA?
The top ranked private high schools in Jefferson County, IA is Maharishi School.
How many private high schools are located in Jefferson County?
2 private high schools are located in Jefferson County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson County?
50% of private high schools in Jefferson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private high schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Jefferson County include: Suburan Hgts. Baptist Church vs. Maharishi School, Maharishi School vs. Suburan Hgts. Baptist Church

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