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Holy Ghost Continuation School

2981 Central Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001

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Tel: (563) 556-1511

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Holy Ghost Elementary School is comprised of 7 early childhood centers, 4 grade schools, a middle school and a high school within the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Iowa.

The members of Holy Family Catholic Schools believe that families are domestic churches and the foundation of a Catholic way of life; children are gifts from God and have the right to know the nurturing love of their Creator; parents are the first and primary educators of children; each parish and its programs of Catholic education are an extension of the family and assist families in their mission.

Holy Family Catholic Schools, in partnership with parents, will excel in providing high-quality, Catholic school education, permeated with Gospel values, for the Dubuque-area community.

Our mission is to effectively form and support families and students in understanding and living the Catholic way of life through message, community, worship and service.

Holy Family Catholic Schools partner with families, integrating an academic curriculum with religious truth and values.

Students engage in learning and living the Catholic faith through experiences of message, worship, community and service.

Faculty, staff, parents and students bring faith to life and life to faith through information and formation opportunities.

Encountering Christ's presence in scripture, sacrament and community, we transform and are transformed.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 123 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

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Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

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Student Body

Total Students

123 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

15%

State avg.: 16%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

Holy Ghost Elementary School is comprised of 7 early childhood centers, 4 grade schools, a middle school and a high school within the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Iowa. The members of Holy Family Catholic Schools believe that families are domestic churches and the foundation of a Catholic way of life; children are gifts from God and have the right to know the nurturing love of their Creator; parents are the first and primary educators of children; each parish and its programs of Catholic education are an extension of the family and assist families in their mission. Holy Family Catholic Schools, in partnership with parents, will excel in providing high-quality, Catholic school education, permeated with Gospel values, for the Dubuque-area community. Our mission is to effectively form and support families and students in understanding and living the Catholic way of life through message, community, worship and service. Holy Family Catholic Schools partner with families, integrating an academic curriculum with religious truth and values. Students engage in learning and living the Catholic faith through experiences of message, worship, community and service. Faculty, staff, parents and students bring faith to life and life to faith through information and formation opportunities. Encountering Christ's presence in scripture, sacrament and community, we transform and are transformed.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 123 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).