Private schools in Jefferson County, IA
2 schools. About 166 students in all (2023-24). 2 on the state’s Students First ESA list.
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Maharishi School ✓ | PreK-12 | 125 |
| Singing Cedars School ✓ | K-3 | 41 |
Jefferson County private schools at a glance
- Towns
- all in Fairfield
- Among Iowa counties
- 28th most private schools of 67; 1% of the state’s 274
- Smallest and largest
- Singing Cedars School, 41 students; Maharishi School, 125 students
- Students per teacher
- 6.9 typical, 5.6 to 6.9 across 2 schools
- Co-ed or single-sex
- all co-ed
- State program
- Education savings account, $8,148 per student for 2026-27
How Students First ESA works
Where these facts come from
- Grades, size, affiliation, co-ed, membership, college-going: NCES Private School Universe Survey 2023-24, downloaded September 20, 2026.
- Program list: Iowa Students First Education Savings Account schools, list read October 26, 2026, checked November 4, 2026.
- Award and rules: Iowa Students First Education Savings Account, official page, read October 11, 2026.
Neighboring counties
- Keokuk County (1)
- Henry County (2)
- Washington County (1)
- Wapello County (2)
- Davis County (1)
- Lee County (6)
- Iowa County (1)
- Monroe County (1)
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