For the 2026-27 school year, there are 1 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 184 students located throughout Iowa.
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Historical Statistics Overview
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
1 Schools
271 Schools
# Students
184 Students
107,111 Students
Academics and Faculty
This State (IA)
US
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
8:1
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
88%
69%
Academic Programs
This State (IA)
US
Avg. AP Courses
18
22
Avg. IB Courses
n/a
28
Avg. Class Size
12
13
Academic Performance
This State (IA)
US
Avg. SAT Score
1242
1270
Avg. ACT Score
n/a
27
Avg. Acceptance Rate
70%
59%
Tuition and Finances
This State (IA)
US
Avg. Tuition (Boarding)
$39,000
$64,480
Avg. Tuition (Day)
$19,500
$38,054
Avg. Tuition (International)
$44,000
$62,481
Avg. Financial Aid Rate
75%
42%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$12,000
$26,973
Avg. Endowment
n/a
$83 MM
Student Diversity
This State (IA)
US
% Students of Color
43%
30%
% International Students
23%
27%
% Boarding Students
16%
59%
Top Iowa Boarding Schools (2026-27)
School
Location
Quick Facts
804 Dr Robert K Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Gr: 9-12 | PK-12 (day) | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Avg. class size: 12 students Acceptance rate: 85% Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in Iowa?
There is 1 college-preparatory boarding schools located in Iowa.
What is the oldest boarding school in Iowa?
Maharishi School, founded in 1972, is the oldest boarding school in Iowa.
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