For the 2024 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 239 students in Jefferson County, IA (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,228 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 8%).
The top ranked private school in Jefferson County, IA is Maharishi School.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 94%.
50% of private schools in Jefferson County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Top Ranked Jefferson County Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Grades: PK-12
| 173 students
Suburan Hgts. Baptist Church
(Baptist)
401 S 32nd St
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2208
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2208
Grades: NS-12
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, IA is Maharishi School.
How many private schools are located in Jefferson County, IA?
2 private schools are located in Jefferson County, IA.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County, IA go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson County, IA?
50% of private schools in Jefferson County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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