Best Dubuque Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 2,804 students in Dubuque, IA (there are 18 public schools, serving 9,970 public students). 22% of all K-12 students in Dubuque, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
The top ranked private schools in Dubuque, IA include Holy Family Catholic Schools, Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School, and Our Lady Of Guadalupe.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
73% of private schools in Dubuque, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Dubuque Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Family Catholic Schools
Special Program Emphasis
2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
Gr: PK-12 | 915 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
(Catholic)
2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Guadalupe
Alternative School (Catholic)
2105 Saint Joseph Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Anna B Lawther Academy
Special Education School
2005 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
Dubuque Montessori School
Montessori School
2605 Pennsylvania Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-5101
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students
Golden Elementary Montessori
Montessori School
210 Jones St Ste 108
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 554-6864
Gr: 1-3 | 3 students
Grand View Preschool & Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
3342 John Wesley Drive
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 582-1125
Gr: NS-PK | 180 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Ghost Continuation School
(Catholic)
2981 Central Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-1511
Gr: PK-5 | 123 students
Resurrection School
(Catholic)
4320 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 583-9488
Gr: NS-5 | 279 students Tuition listed
St. Columbkille School
(Catholic)
1198 Rush Street
Dubuque, IA 52003
(563) 582-3532
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tri-state Christian School
(Christian)
5025 Saratoga Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 231-3701
Gr: K-12 | 116 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Dubuque, Iowa

Dubuque, Iowa Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Dubuque Lutheran School (Closed 2019)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2145 JFK Road
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 588-0614
Gr: K-5 | 35 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1001 Alta Vista St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-7236
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students
2175 Rosedale Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-2820
Gr: K-5 | 121 students
2222 Queen
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 588-4657
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students
10244 Key West Drive
Dubuque, IA 52003
(563) 582-2866
Gr: NS-6 | 146 students
180 West 15th St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-2127
Gr: K-8 | 70 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Dubuque, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Dubuque, IA include Holy Family Catholic Schools, Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School, and Our Lady Of Guadalupe.
How many private schools are located in Dubuque?
11 private schools are located in Dubuque.
How diverse are private schools in Dubuque?
Dubuque private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is same as the Iowa private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Dubuque go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Dubuque are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dubuque?
73% of private schools in Dubuque are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Dubuque are often viewed compared to one another?

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