Type
Boarding and Day
School
Maharishi School
Siviq Rank#128Boarding and Day
Boarding and Day12 AP Courses
Enrollment
160
Student-Teacher Ratio
-
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Global
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
Maharishi School is a non-sectarian, college preparatory day and boarding school in Fairfield, Iowa, serving preschool through grade 12. The profile reports approximately 160 students, including 49 in the upper school, 22 boarding students, 27% international students, an average class size of 11, an unweighted 4.0 grading scale with no class rank, 12 AP-designated course offerings, and an average SAT composite of 1200 for the Classes of 2023-2025.
Advanced Coursework
AP offerings include AP Computer Science, AP English Language, AP Seminar, AP Government, AP Psychology, AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics, AP Statistics, AP Chemistry, AP US History, AP Calculus, and AP Precalculus. The school also works with the University of Iowa’s Belin Blank Center to offer a wider variety of online options.
Siviq Layer
Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
4th percentile
Higher reported academic program than 4% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Average Class Size
64th percentile
Lower reported average class size than 64% of similar schools.
Smaller reported average classes score higher within each peer cohort.
Outcomes
29th percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 29% of similar schools.
Based on reported college destinations in the current school profile.
Reach & Access
50th percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 50% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- 12
- Residential Enrollment
- 22
Profile
Academics
- AP Courses
- 12
- Average SAT
- 1,200
Profile
Student Body
- Countries Represented
- 30
- International Students
- 27%
Profile
Policies
- Class Rank Policy
- Maharishi School does not use class rank.
- Weighted Grades
- No
- Weighted Grades Policy
- The unweighted 4.0 grading system is used for academic courses.
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Leadership
School Head
Brett Potash
Academic Director
Kaye Jacob
Institutional
Contacts
Main Office
School Contact
Main office phone number
Institutional
School Codes
CEEB Code
161-553
External References
Links
College Outcomes
Top Colleges
Search & Answers
Maharishi School Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maharishi School?
The current school profile does not publish a normalized student-teacher ratio for Maharishi School.
How many students are enrolled at Maharishi School?
The current school profile reports about 160 students enrolled at Maharishi School.
What grades does Maharishi School offer?
Maharishi School currently reports serving grades Preschool through 12th grade.
Is Maharishi School a day school or a boarding school?
Maharishi School is a private school.
Does Maharishi School offer advanced placement (AP) courses?
Yes. The current school profile reports 12 AP courses at Maharishi School.
Which colleges show up most often for Maharishi School?
The current school profile highlights Agnes Scott College as one of the top reported college destinations for Maharishi School.
Does Maharishi School weight GPAs or rank students?
No. The school uses an unweighted 4.0 grading system for academic courses and does not use class rank.
Are there online options for advanced coursework?
Yes. Maharishi says it works with the University of Iowa’s Belin Blank Center to offer a wider variety of online options.
How international is the student body at Maharishi School?
The profile says students come from over 30 countries, and 27% of students are international.
What colleges have recent Maharishi School graduates been accepted to?
Recent graduates have been accepted to a wide range of schools, including Princeton, Duke, Emory, Notre Dame, UC Berkeley, UNC Chapel Hill, and the University of Toronto.
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Provenance
Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. Official source: maharishischool.org/wp-content/uploads/School-Profile_25-26.pdf | School Profile PDF | Apr 01, 2026 | AP Courses • Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Advanced Course Notes • Average Class Size • Average SAT • More normalized profile fields |
| View our School Profile maharishischool.org/wp-content/uploads/School-Profile_25-26.pdf | Official Linked File | May 12, 2026 | Average Class Size |
| Official website maharishischool.org | Official Website Page | Apr 04, 2026 | Founded Year |
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All Canonical Metrics
| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | 12 | Approximately 160 students Preschool through 12th grade, 49 in the Upper School, 22 boarding students, 27% international students. |
| Lowest Grade | - | Preschool through 12th grade |
| Highest Grade | - | Preschool through 12th grade |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | Preschool through 12th grade |
| Boarding Status | Boarding and Day | Maharishi School is a non-sectarian, college preparatory day and boarding school with students from over 30 countries in preschool through grade 12. |
| Boarding Status Code | boarding_and_day | Boarding and Day |
| School Type | Non-sectarian, college preparatory day and boarding school | Maharishi School is a non-sectarian, college preparatory day and boarding school with students from over 30 countries in preschool through grade 12. |
| School Type Code | non_sectarian_college_preparatory_day_and_boarding_school | Non-sectarian, college preparatory day and boarding school |
| Enrollment | 160 | Approximately 160 students Preschool through 12th grade, 49 in the Upper School, 22 boarding students, 27% international students. |
| Residential Enrollment | 22 | Approximately 160 students Preschool through 12th grade, 49 in the Upper School, 22 boarding students, 27% international students. |
| Day Enrollment | - | - |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | - | - |
| Founded Year | 1974 | founded in 1974 |
| School Leadership | - | School Head: Brett Potash |
| Key Contacts | - | Main Office Phone Number: 641-472-9400 ext 5060 |
| Accreditations | - | - |
| School Codes | - | CEEB Code: 161-553 |
| AP Courses | 12 | Offerings include AP Computer Science, AP English Language, AP Seminar, AP Government, AP Psychology, AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics, AP Statistics, AP Chemistry, AP US History, AP Calculus, and AP Precalculus. |
| Average Class Size | 11 | Average Class Size: 11 |
| IB Program | - | - |
| Honors Program | - | - |
| Advanced Course Notes | AP offerings include AP Computer Science, AP English Language, AP Seminar, AP Government, AP Psychology, AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics, AP Statistics, AP Chemistry, AP US History, AP Calculus, and AP Precalculus. The school also works with the University of Iowa’s Belin Blank Center to offer a wider variety of online options. | We work with the University of Iowa’s Belin Blank Center to offer a wider variety of online options. Offerings include AP Computer Science, AP English Language, AP Seminar, AP Government, AP Psychology, AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics, AP Statistics, AP Chemistry, AP US History, AP Calculus, and AP Precalculus. |
| Faculty Count | - | - |
| College Counseling Summary | - | - |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | 1200 | Average SAT Scores for Classes of 2023-2025: EBRW: 623 Math: 591 Composite: 1200 |
| Average ACT | - | - |
| Matriculation Summary | - | - |
| Top Colleges | - | Agnes Scott College; Bradley University; California College of the Arts; College of the Holy Cross; Drexel University; Duke University; Eckerd College; Emory; Fordham University; Grinnell College; Iowa State University; Lawrence University; Maharishi International University; Maryland Institute College of Art; Michigan State University; Mount Holyoke College; Muhlenberg College; New York University Shanghai; Notre Dame; Oberlin College of Arts and Sciences; Otis College of Art and Design; Pratt Institute; Princeton University; Purdue; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Rochester Institute of Technology; Sarah Lawrence College; Savannah College of Art and Design; School of Visual Arts; Skidmore College; Texas A&M University; The Ohio State University; UC Berkeley; UC Irvine; University of Colorado Boulder; University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana; University of Illinois Chicago; University of Iowa; University of Kansas; University of Minnesota Twin Cities; University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; University of Northern Iowa; University of Toronto; University of Wisconsin-Madison |
| States Represented | - | - |
| Countries Represented | 30 | Maharishi School is a non-sectarian, college preparatory day and boarding school with students from over 30 countries in preschool through grade 12. |
| Students of Color | - | - |
| International Students | 27 | Approximately 160 students Preschool through 12th grade, 49 in the Upper School, 22 boarding students, 27% international students. |
| Receiving Financial Aid | - | - |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | Maharishi School does not use class rank. | The unweighted 4.0 grading system is used for academic courses. The Maharishi School does not use class rank. |
| Class Rank Policy Code | not_reported | Maharishi School does not use class rank. |
| Weighted Grades | No | The unweighted 4.0 grading system is used for academic courses. |
| Weighted Grades Policy | The unweighted 4.0 grading system is used for academic courses. | The unweighted 4.0 grading system is used for academic courses. |
| Disciplinary Reporting | - | - |
| Boarding Model | boarding_and_day | boarding_and_day |
| Selectivity Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Academic Rigor Category | high | high |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| Student Body Reach Category | global | global |
| Access Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Outcome Category | reported_outcomes | reported_outcomes |
| Signals | - | Boarding and day school; 22 boarding students reported; 12 AP courses offered, with additional online options through the University of Iowa's Belin Blank Center; Ranked in the top 20 of over 300 Iowa high schools in the AP Index; Average SAT composite reported as 1200 for Classes of 2023-2025; Students from over 30 countries; 27% international students; Recent graduates reported accepted to a broad range of colleges, including Princeton, Duke, Emory, Notre Dame, UC Berkeley, UNC Chapel Hill, and University of Toronto |