Maharishi School vs. Rivermont Collegiate
Should you attend Maharishi School or Rivermont Collegiate? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Maharishi School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Diversity
Advanced Degrees
Extra-curric.
Rivermont Collegiate ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
AP Courses
Extra-curric.
School History
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
1972
1884
Students Body
Total Students
173 students
117 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
47%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
21
Pre-K Students
42
6
Kindergarten Students
8
6
Grade 1 Students
12
9
Grade 2 Students
11
4
Grade 3 Students
8
6
Grade 4 Students
10
6
Grade 5 Students
7
8
Grade 6 Students
9
6
Grade 7 Students
10
5
Grade 8 Students
9
7
Grade 9 Students
18
6
Grade 10 Students
8
6
Grade 11 Students
6
5
Grade 12 Students
15
16
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
28 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
69%
37%
Average Class Size
12
7
Number of AP Classes
8
16
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
4:1
Average SAT score
1202
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(pleated skirts, khaki or blue pants, white shirts, golf shirts)
(pleated skirts, khaki or blue pants, white shirts, golf shirts)
Casual
(no uniforms, dress code only)
(no uniforms, dress code only)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$19,500
n/a
Tuition Notes
See school website for tuition information:
https://maharishischool.org/admissions/tuition-financial-aid/
Rivermont Collegiate accepts Iowa ESA funds, offers a sibling discount, and provides need-based financial aid. Contact the Admissions Office for specific tuition costs: 563-359-1366 X 302
% on Financial Aid
75%
n/a
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,000
n/a
Acceptance Rate
70%
80%
Admissions Director
Springli Johnson
Latisha Delgado
Admissions Associate
n/a
Adeline Smith
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
9
9
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Boy ScoutsDestination ImagiNation
Environmental ClubGirl Scouts
Interact Club (Rotary International)International Club
Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Improv Comedy ClubSpeech Club
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Chess Club / ClassesHomecoming Committee
National Honor SocietyRobotics
Student CouncilStudent Hunger Drive Committee
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
BandChoir