Maharishi School

I've visited it. The school is located in a small town. The principal and teachers are all very kind. Overall, their average age seems a bit high. Its biggest advantage is the low tuition fees. However, there's still room for improvement in software, hardware, dining, accommodation, and other aspects. Although it's not a religious school, it originated from an Indian meditation sect. During breaks, I saw some young children silently walking in lines in the hallway (a meditation method for younger students), which made me feel a bit unaccustomed. The total number of students is not large, and the proportion of Chinese students is relatively high, especially among boarding students. Some high-achieving students are children of faculty and staff from the nearby Maharishi University, living at home, and thus have little interaction with boarding students.

Maharishi now has a boarding program and can be considered a Boarding School.
Boarding Rate: 13%
International Boarding Student Rate: 75%
Boarding Days: Seven days a week
Day Student Tuition: Approximately $20,000, Boarding Tuition: Approximately $40,000
The school is very small, with just over 10 students per grade level.
Offers 15 AP courses:
Physics, Calculus AB/BC, English Language and Literature plus courses in the social and natural sciences, such as AP American History, Economics, Government, Environmental and Computer Science
Niche Ranking:
#41 Nationally
#1 in Iowa
Participates in TARC, a rocket competition in collaboration with NASA.
Strong in tennis, with 20 Iowa state championships.
Average SAT score on Niche: 1320

【Location】The school is located in Fairfield, Iowa, rated by Smithsonian Magazine as one of America's best small towns, thriving on culture and creativity. Life in Fairfield resembles a metropolitan community, earning it the title of one of Iowa's "big places" and called "America's most unusual town" by Oprah.
【School Rankings】Ranked #1 Best Private High School in Iowa, Best Private K-12 School in Iowa, #1 Private Boarding School in Iowa.
【Signature Programs】Transcendental Meditation Yoga Program, Project-Based Learning, Creative Problem Solving Initiative, Regenerative Agriculture, Rocketry, Robotics, Drama, Tennis.
【Art Programs】Theater Production, Video Creation, Musical Theater, Music and Recording Arts, Watercolor Painting, Acrylic and Oil Painting, Japanese Woodworking, Textile Arts, Photography, Ceramics and Architectural Design.
【Sports Programs】Tennis, Golf, Weightlifting, Badminton, Pickleball, Intramural Basketball, Intramural Soccer, Gymnastics, Indoor Track and Tennis, Swimming or CrossFit.
【College Admissions】100% Graduation Rate. Recently, colleges and universities where students have been accepted include: Boston University, Columbia University, George Washington University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Princeton University, Purdue University, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Duke University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, etc.

Maharishi School is a truly unique institution in the United States and even worldwide. Maharishi not only provides high-quality education but also incorporates daily yoga and meditation sessions—one in the morning and one in the afternoon—to help children release stress from their busy academic schedules and to nourish their inner development, leading to better external performance. Every teacher at the school is very caring, and with small class sizes, teachers can pay close attention to the growth of each child. The school also boasts a high degree of internationalization, allowing children to interact with classmates from all over the world and broaden their horizons.

Maharishi School is a top-ranked boarding school in Iowa, offering programs from PreK to 12th grade, with boarding available for grades 9-12.

1. The 350-acre campus is shared with Maharishi University, and facilities include a library, Fieldhouse, recreation center, organic grocery market, outdoor swimming pool, outdoor tennis courts, and a student center. The school has a relatively small student body, with a total enrollment of 180 students, and 50 students in the high school division.

2. School features include a holistic wellness program with daily meditation and yoga twice a day, unique teaching methods, 'interdisciplinary study' or 'Science of Creative Intelligence' courses, and more.

3. University admissions in recent years have been excellent, with acceptances including Boston University, Columbia University, Georgetown University, George Washington University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Princeton University, University of Chicago, UCLA, and others.