Best Iowa Boarding Schools (2023)

For the 2023 school year, there are 2 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 229 students located throughout Iowa.

Top Iowa Boarding Schools (2023)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Maharishi School
Maharishi School Photo - Maharishi School is a non-sectarian, PS-12, day and boarding school with students from over 30 countries. The School offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum and programs that expand a student's consciousness. Students start and end each day with yoga and meditation.
(2)
804 Dr Robert K Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Grades: 9-12
PK-12 (day)
| 184 students
Scattergood Friends School
Scattergood Friends School Photo - Scattergood Friends School offers engaging academics in a holistic learning environment. Offering students an inclusive community with opportunities to learn outdoors, go on adventures and make decisions about their learning. Set on a working organic farm and restored prairie we're celebrating 125 years of college preparatory education with Quaker values for grades 9 - 12, boarding and day.
(Quaker)
(1)
1951 Delta Avenue
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 519-1856
Grades: 9-12
6-12 (day)
| 45 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many boarding schools are located in Iowa?

There are 2 college-preparatory boarding schools located in Iowa.

What is the oldest boarding school in Iowa?

Scattergood Friends School, founded in 1890, is the oldest boarding school in Iowa.

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