Singing Cedars School in Fairfield, IA, serves 27 students from kindergarten through third grade in a rural, nonsectarian setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 with a total of 4 teachers, supporting small class sizes for early elementary education.
As a rural K–3 private school, Singing Cedars offers co–educational programs with a special emphasis suited to early learners.
Located near several private schools in Fairfield, Singing Cedars provides an alternative option for families seeking a small enrollment environment.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 27 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Student Body
Total Students
27 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Singing Cedars School?
The application deadline for Singing Cedars School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Singing Cedars School is Maharishi School (1.2 miles away)
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Miles
Quick Facts
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
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Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(641) 472-2208
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2208
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(319) 695-3707
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3707
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(319) 385-8613
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-8613
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(Catholic)
602 W 2nd St
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3631
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3631
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Suburan Hgts. Baptist Church
(Baptist)
401 S 32nd St
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2208
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2208
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 66 students
1505 E Washington St
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-8613
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-8613
22.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Tuition listed
Ottumwa Christian School
(Christian)
458 N Court St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-9119
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-9119
23.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
5764 Highway 1 Sw
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-5443
Kalona, IA 52247
(319) 656-5443
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Gr: K-12 | 89 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Suburan Hgts. Baptist Church
(Baptist)
401 S 32nd St
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2208
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2208
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 66 students
1505 E Washington St
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-8613
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-8613
22.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Tuition listed
St. James School
(Catholic)
602 W 2nd St
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3631
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3631
22.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students
Ottumwa Christian School
(Christian)
458 N Court St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-9119
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-9119
23.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-9400
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Suburan Hgts. Baptist Church
(Baptist)
401 S 32nd St
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2208
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2208
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 66 students
Pekin Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool
1062 Birch Ave
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3707
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3707
13.7 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
St. James School
(Catholic)
602 W 2nd St
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3631
Washington, IA 52353
(319) 653-3631
22.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students
Ottumwa Christian School
(Christian)
458 N Court St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-9119
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 683-9119
23.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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Rank:
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(641) 472-2110
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(641) 472-2957
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(641) 472-2957
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(641) 472-5019
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-5019
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(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
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(319) 695-3705
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(319) 695-3705
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