Anna B Lawther Academy

2005 Asbury Rd Dubuque, IA 52001
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Quick Facts (26-27)

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

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 (26-27)

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

School Rankings

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

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School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
65 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
State avg.: 16%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

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The average private school tuition in Dubuque County, IA is $8,106 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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