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Fairfield ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 266 students in Fairfield, IA, 16% of all K-12 students in Fairfield, IA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
33% of private schools in Fairfield, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Fairfield ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Maharishi School Photo
Maharishi School
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
(3)
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Map of Singing Cedars School
Singing Cedars School
Gr: K-3 | 27 students
Specialized Curriculum
2149 N B St
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 632-2230
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Map of Suburan Hgts. Baptist Church
Suburan Hgts. Baptist Church
Gr: NS-12 | 66 students
Baptist
401 S 32nd St
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2208
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Fairfield, IA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

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²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
266
Students
-6.0% (-17 students) 10-yr
$19,500
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
35%
Students of Color
+337.5% (+27.0 pp) 10-yr
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+16.7% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Fairfield)
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
259 Schools
# Students
266 Students
52,730 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearFairfield, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202589217179
202489212172
2023120192174
2022116203185
2021116201180
202081196171
201992199175
201892197172
201794195180
201694194178
201594188167
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% Students of Color
35%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearFairfield, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202535%16%34%
202435%16%34%
202335%17%33%
202231%15%33%
202131%16%32%
202031%15%32%
201932%14%31%
201832%15%31%
20178%13%32%
20168%13%32%
20158%12%32%
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0.59
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearFairfield, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20250.590.470.65
20240.590.470.65
20230.630.500.65
20220.550.470.64
20210.550.470.64
20200.570.470.64
20190.630.460.63
20180.630.450.63
20170.210.390.61
20160.210.390.61
20150.210.390.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
40 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
15%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearFairfield, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202515%3%5%
202415%2%5%
202317%3%5%
202220%2%4%
202120%3%4%
202020%2%4%
201917%2%4%
201817%2%4%
20175%2%4%
20165%2%4%
20155%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
11 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearFairfield, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20254%6%9%
20244%7%9%
20235%6%9%
20223%6%8%
20213%6%9%
20202%6%9%
20192%5%8%
20182%5%8%
20172%4%8%
20162%4%8%
20152%4%8%
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# Black Students
10 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
4%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearFairfield, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20254%3%7%
20244%3%7%
20234%3%8%
20224%3%7%
20214%3%7%
20204%3%8%
20193%3%7%
20183%3%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%8%
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# White Students
159 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
60%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearFairfield, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202560%70%52%
202460%71%52%
202355%68%52%
202264%71%54%
202164%70%54%
202062%71%54%
201955%72%56%
201855%72%56%
201789%77%58%
201689%76%58%
201589%76%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
45 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
17%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearFairfield, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202517%18%26%
202417%17%26%
202319%20%25%
20229%18%25%
20219%18%25%
202012%18%24%
201923%18%24%
201823%18%23%
20173%15%22%
20163%16%22%
20153%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
38 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearFairfield, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20257:112:111:1
20247:112:111:1
20237:113:111:1
20228:113:111:1
20218:113:111:1
20208:113:112:1
20199:114:112:1
20189:114:112:1
20176:113:112:1
20166:113:112:1
20156:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
69%
39%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2018-2025)

YearFairfield, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202569%40%55%
202469%41%54%
202369%41%54%
202269%41%54%
202169%42%54%
202069%42%54%
201960%42%53%
201860%39%53%
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Average Class Size
12 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2018-2025)

YearFairfield, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025121615
2024121615
2023121515
2022121615
2021121615
2020121615
2019121615
2018121615
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Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
9 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearFairfield, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20258913
20248912
20238811
20228911
20218911
20208911
20196811
20186711
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Average SAT score
1202
(Out of 1600)
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,500
$9,320

Tuition Cost Trends (2018-2025)

YearFairfield, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025$19,500$9,791$15,012
2024$19,500$7,091$13,254
2023$19,500$5,542$12,626
2022$19,500$5,359$12,187
2021$19,500$5,359$11,800
2020$19,500$5,279$11,512
2019$19,500$5,264$11,293
2018$19,500$5,153$11,017
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Average Summer Program Cost
$1,500
$0
Average % on Financial Aid
75%
37%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2018-2025)

YearFairfield, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202575%37%34%
202475%38%34%
202375%38%34%
202275%38%33%
202175%38%33%
202075%36%32%
201980%36%31%
201880%37%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,000
$2,780

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2018-2025)

YearFairfield, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025$15,000$2,769$7,073
2024$15,000$2,727$6,930
2023$15,000$3,038$6,469
2022$15,000$2,364$6,289
2021$15,000$2,185$6,055
2020$15,000$2,161$5,921
2019$13,000$2,028$5,795
2018$13,000$1,968$5,456
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
87%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2018-2025)

YearFairfield, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202570%85%81%
202470%94%85%
202370%93%85%
202270%94%85%
202170%94%85%
202070%94%85%
201965%93%85%
201865%93%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Fairfield, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Fairfield, IA is Maharishi School.
How many private schools are located in Fairfield?
3 private schools are located in Fairfield.
What percentage of students in Fairfield go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Fairfield are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Fairfield?
33% of private schools in Fairfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Which private schools in Fairfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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