For the 2024 school year, there are 3 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 279 students located throughout Iowa.
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Top Iowa Boarding Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
123 N. Linn St.
Iowa City, IA 52333
(319) 804-5943
Iowa City, IA 52333
(319) 804-5943
Grades: 9-12, PG
8-12, PG (day)
8-12, PG (day)
| 50 students
804 Dr Robert K Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Grades: 9-12
PK-12 (day)
PK-12 (day)
| 184 students
1951 Delta Avenue
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 519-1856
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 519-1856
Grades: 9-12
6-12 (day)
6-12 (day)
| 45 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many boarding schools are located in Iowa?
There are 3 college-preparatory boarding schools located in Iowa.
What is the average tuition cost of boarding school in Iowa?
The average Iowa boarding school tuition cost is $39,000 per year.
What is the oldest boarding school in Iowa?
Scattergood Friends School, founded in 1890, is the oldest boarding school in Iowa.
What boarding school in Iowa has the lowest acceptance rates?
Maharishi School has the lowest boarding school acceptance rate (70%) in Iowa.
What boarding school in Iowa has the highest average SAT scores?
Maharishi School has the highest average SAT scores (1242) in Iowa.
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