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.
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Top Iowa Boarding Schools (2023)
School
Location
Grades
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 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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