ICON Middle School STEAM

Where Creativity Meets Critical Thinking

 Now Enrolling: 20 Founding Sixth Graders

Iowa Conservatory’s Middle School STEAM Experience is for gifted students in grades 6–8 who are ready to rise. 

We teach to the top.

 

 If your child is curious, creative, and ready for challenge, this is the place to grow.

Tuition ranges from $500 to $20,000.

Early Decision Deadline: May 15

What We Offer

Academics Designed for Gifted Learners

Our STEAM curriculum integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math — empowering students to explore real-world concepts through active, project-based learning.

  • Core classes in math, science, social studies, and language arts

  • Deep integration of arts, technology, and design thinking

  • Opportunity to become AP-eligible by 8th grade

Arts-Infused Education

Students take 3–4 semester-arts courses each year, exploring:

  • Visual Arts

  • Dance

  • Theatre

  • Music

  • Design & Production

This isn’t just enrichment — it’s the foundation of how we think, create, and grow.

We See Every Student

1:15 or Lower Student-Teacher Ratio
Small class sizes mean your child is known, challenged, and supported — every single day.

✅ One-on-one coaching
✅ Small-group learning
✅ Individualized advising and goal setting

Rise to the Top of Your Class

At ICON, we believe that gifted students deserve to be stretched, inspired, and fully engaged. We challenge students to lead, create, and solve in ways that prepare them for the future.

By 8th grade, our students are prepared for advanced placement and high school-level academic work.

Ready to Take the First Step?

We’re enrolling just 20 exceptional sixth graders into this new, highly personalized program.
Be part of the first class. Shape the future with us.

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