Aquin Catholic Elementary School Photo

Best Dubuque County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 private schools serving 4,229 students in Dubuque County, IA (there are 26 public schools, serving 13,596 public students). 24% of all K-12 students in Dubuque County, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Dubuque County, IA include Holy Family Catholic Schools, St. Francis Xavier Elementary School, and Our Lady Of Guadalupe.
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
82% of private schools in Dubuque County, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

Top-Ranked Dubuque County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Beckman Catholic Junior Senior High School
(Catholic)
(1)
1325 9th St Se
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7188
Gr: 7-12 | 409 students
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
St. Francis Xavier Elementary School
(Catholic)
203 2nd St Sw
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7376
Gr: PK-6 | 382 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Anna B Lawther Academy
Special Education School
2005 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
Aquin Catholic Elementary School
Aquin Catholic Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
608 3rd Ave Nw
Cascade, IA 52033
(563) 852-3331
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Dubuque Montessori School
Montessori School
2605 Pennsylvania Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-5101
Gr: NS-PK | 110 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
La Salle Catholic School
(Catholic)
835 Church St
Holy Cross, IA 52053
(563) 870-2405
Gr: PK-6 | 60 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 2
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
10801 Sundown Rd
Peosta, IA 52068
(563) 556-5967
Gr: K-5 | 210 students
Seton Catholic School
(Catholic)
210 2nd Ave Se
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 744-3290
Gr: 6-8 | 146 students Tuition 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 County, Iowa

Dubuque County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 49
Sherrill, IA 52073
(563) 552-2166
Gr: PK-6 | 56 students
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
7420 Columbus Street
New Vienna, IA 52065
(563) 921-2635
Gr: NS-6 | 63 students
100 West Main
Luxemburg, IA 52056
(563) 870-2405
Gr: PK-6 | 44 students
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

Overview

This County (Dubuque County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
17 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,229 Students
52,671 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
328 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Average Class Size
14 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
9 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,218
$9,686
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
37%
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
86%
Average Endowment Size
$30.5 million
$23.33 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.48
# American Indian Students
9 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
41 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
198 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
185 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
4%
3%
# White Students
3,116 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
72%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
788 Students
9,597 Students
% of Others Students
18%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Dubuque County, IA?
The top-ranked private schools in Dubuque County, IA include Holy Family Catholic Schools, St. Francis Xavier Elementary School, and Our Lady Of Guadalupe.
How many private schools are located in Dubuque County?
16 private schools are located in Dubuque County.
How diverse are private schools in Dubuque County?
Dubuque County private schools are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Iowa private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Dubuque County go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Dubuque County are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dubuque County?
82% of private schools in Dubuque County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).
Which private schools in Dubuque County are often viewed compared to one another?

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