Scattergood Friends School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked IA School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 39 students
Yearly Tuition: $32,900
Acceptance rate: 57%
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Scattergood Friends School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Friends

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Scattergood Friends School
6	1
7	7
9	4
10	6
11	10
12	11

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

Year Founded

1890

Campus Size

27 acres

Student Body

Total Students

39 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

16%

State avg.: 16%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

3:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

69%

Average Class Size

8 students

Average SAT score

1220

(Out of 1600)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Advanced Courses

AP courses offered through Independent Study online

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Friends Council on Education (FCE)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$32,900

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Tuition Notes

Sliding Scale Tuition and merit scholarships available. An International Student Program fee of $2000 is used to help cover assistance with visas, local airport pick-up/drop off, the facilitation of healthcare, assistance with break arrangements, banking assistance, ELL classes, and other services unique to international students.

% on Financial Aid

75%

Acceptance Rate

57%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Jenn Jansen

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballFencing

Soccer

Colors

White, Blue

School Mascot

None Specified

School Notes

We are a progressive and open-minded co-ed boarding high school with opportunities to learn on our organic farm and beyond. Our students enjoy learning through experience in living laboratories and adventuring into the world during our many annual opportunities to travel. Scattergood is unique in that we put a strong focus on academics while also taking time to create a vibrant, supportive community. We make decisions together contributing and want to hear our students' input on policy changes like our Inclusive Housing Policy.

Organic farm
Experiencial learning
Wireless laptop program
Community shared leadership
Work crew program
Extensive art program
Co-ed, team-oriented athletics
Week and month long trips
Community service program
College-admission graduation requirement

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Scattergood Friends School cost?

Scattergood Friends School's tuition is approximately $32,900 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Scattergood Friends School?

The acceptance rate of Scattergood Friends School is 57%, which is lower than the national average of 87%. Scattergood Friends School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Iowa with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Scattergood Friends School offer?

Scattergood Friends School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Fencing and Soccer.

What is Scattergood Friends School's ranking?

Scattergood Friends School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Scattergood Friends School?

The application deadline for Scattergood Friends School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Iowa is $9,021 for elementary schools and $11,342 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Iowa is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).