Archbishop Hennessy Catholic School is a consolidated effort of New Vienna-St. Boniface and Petersburg-SS Peter and Paul parishes. At the New Vienna Center we educate students in grades K-3, and at the Petersburg Center we educate the Pre-Kindergarten students and students in grades 4-6. Enrollment for the 2011-2012 school year stands at 72, including Pre-K. We have a faculty and instructional staff totaling 15 people.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
63 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
solid color shirts; black, blue or khaki pants
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Average Financial Aid Grant
$300
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Band
School Notes
- Archbishop Hennessy Catholic School's continued mission is to provide a school that shares the Catholic faith through message, community, worship, and service. We pride ourselves on infusing these Christian values along with high academic standards, technological innovations, and healthy lifestyles into the curriculum. Our purpose is to help families with the education of their children, while promoting Christian values, high academic standards, and healthy lifestyles.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Hennessy Catholic School?
The application deadline for Hennessy Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Hennessy Catholic School is Beckman Catholic Junior Senior High School (5.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Francis Xavier Elementary School (4.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Francis Xavier Elementary School
(Catholic)
203 2nd St Sw
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7376
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7376
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 382 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1325 9th St Se
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7188
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7188
5.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 409 students
La Salle Catholic School
(Catholic)
835 Church St
Holy Cross, IA 52053
(563) 870-2405
Holy Cross, IA 52053
(563) 870-2405
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 60 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 2
Seton Catholic School
(Catholic)
210 2nd Ave Se
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 744-3290
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 744-3290
9.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 146 students Tuition listed
St. Charles Borromeo School
(Catholic)
521 E. Dewey St.
Cassville, WI 53806
(608) 725-5173
Cassville, WI 53806
(608) 725-5173
15 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 24 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1325 9th St Se
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7188
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7188
5.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 409 students
Tri-state Christian School
(Christian)
5025 Saratoga Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 231-3701
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 231-3701
18.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 116 students
Holy Family Catholic Schools
Special Program Emphasis
2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
21.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 915 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Anna B Lawther Academy
Special Education School
2005 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
21.3 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
Prairie Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1110 N Marquette Rd
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-8559
Prairie Du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-8559
33.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 29 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Francis Xavier Elementary School
(Catholic)
203 2nd St Sw
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7376
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7376
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 382 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1325 9th St Se
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7188
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7188
5.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 409 students
La Salle Catholic School
(Catholic)
835 Church St
Holy Cross, IA 52053
(563) 870-2405
Holy Cross, IA 52053
(563) 870-2405
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 60 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 2
Seton Catholic School
(Catholic)
210 2nd Ave Se
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 744-3290
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 744-3290
9.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 146 students Tuition listed
St. Charles Borromeo School
(Catholic)
521 E. Dewey St.
Cassville, WI 53806
(608) 725-5173
Cassville, WI 53806
(608) 725-5173
15 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 24 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Francis Xavier Elementary School
(Catholic)
203 2nd St Sw
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7376
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7376
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 382 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
La Salle Catholic School
(Catholic)
835 Church St
Holy Cross, IA 52053
(563) 870-2405
Holy Cross, IA 52053
(563) 870-2405
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 60 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 2
Aquin Catholic Elementary School ![Aquin Catholic Elementary School Photo]( "Aquin Catholic Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
608 3rd Ave Nw
Cascade, IA 52033
(563) 852-3331
Cascade, IA 52033
(563) 852-3331
18 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
132 W Butler St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3689
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3689
18.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students
St. Mary Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
510 S. Second St.
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-1577
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-1577
18.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 101 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Dyersville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
813 12th Ave Sw
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 663-9641
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 663-9641
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Edgewood-colesburg Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
409 East St
Edgewood, IA 52042
(563) 856-2415
Edgewood, IA 52042
(563) 856-2415
7.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Drexler Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
405 3rd Ave Ne
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 663-9651
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 663-9651
9.3 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 639 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Farley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 3rd Ave Ne
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 663-9652
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 663-9652
9.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Earlville Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
213 Stow St
Earlville, IA 52041
(563) 923-3225
Earlville, IA 52041
(563) 923-3225
9.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 91 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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