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Anna B Lawther Academy

2005 Asbury Rd Dubuque, IA 52001

Tel: (563) 582-4015

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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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About the School

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)

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

School Facts

School Type

Special Education School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 4-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Anna B Lawther Academy
4	2
5	5
6	4
7	1
8	15
9	10
10	15
11	10
12	3

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Student Body

Total Students

65 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

38%

State avg.: 16%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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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).