Anna B Lawther Academy

2005 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001

Anna B Lawther Academy, located in Dubuque, IA, serves 65 students in grades 4 through 12 in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.

The school operates as a special education program with a low student–teacher ratio of 4:1, supported by 18 teachers.

Approximately 38% of the student body represents students of color, ranking the academy among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for diversity.

is co–educational and serves families seeking specialized educational services within the Dubuque community.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 4-12
Enrollment: 65 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Anna B Lawther Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 4-12

Student Body

Total Students

65 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

38%

State avg.: 16%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 4-12
Enrollment: 65 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Dubuque, IA is $12,720 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).