[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Dubuque County, Iowa

Dubuque County Private Schools (Closed)

Balltown-sherrill Catholic School

Gr: PK-6 | 56 students

Catholic

Po Box 49

Sherrill, IA 52073

(563) 552-2166

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Dubuque Lutheran School

Gr: K-5 | 35 students

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

2145 JFK Road

Dubuque, IA 52002

(563) 588-0614

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Hennessy Catholic School

Gr: NS-6 | 63 students

Catholic

7420 Columbus Street

New Vienna, IA 52065

(563) 921-2635

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La Salle Catholic School

Gr: PK-6 | 44 students

Catholic

100 West Main

Luxemburg, IA 52056

(563) 870-2405

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Nativity Grade School

Gr: PK-8 | 297 students

Catholic

1001 Alta Vista St

Dubuque, IA 52001

(563) 582-7236

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St. Anthony School

Gr: K-5 | 121 students

Catholic

2175 Rosedale Ave

Dubuque, IA 52001

(563) 556-2820

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St. Francis Primary

Gr: PK-5 | 155 students

Catholic

2222 Queen

Dubuque, IA 52001

(563) 588-4657

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St. Joseph School-key West

Gr: NS-6 | 146 students

Catholic

10244 Key West Drive

Dubuque, IA 52003

(563) 582-2866

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St. Mary-st. Patrick School

Gr: K-8 | 70 students

Catholic

180 West 15th St

Dubuque, IA 52001

(563) 582-2127

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Overview

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers

330 Teachers

4,273 Teachers

Average Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)
Year	Dubuque County Average	Iowa (IA) Average	National Average
2025	13:1	12:1	11:1
2024	13:1	12:1	11:1
2023	12:1	13:1	11:1
2022	14:1	13:1	11:1
2021	14:1	13:1	11:1
2020	14:1	13:1	12:1
2019	15:1	14:1	12:1
2018	14:1	14:1	12:1
2017	15:1	13:1	12:1
2016	15:1	13:1	12:1
2015	15:1	13:1	12:1

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Average Class Size

14 students

16 students

Average Number of AP Courses

8 courses

9 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,106

$7,664

Average % on Financial Aid

25%

39%

Average Acceptance Rate

97%

91%

Average Endowment Size

$11 million

$ million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46

0.48

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Diversity Score Trends
Year	Dubuque County Average	Iowa (IA) Average	National Average
2025	0.45	0.47	0.65
2024	0.45	0.47	0.65
2023	0.48	0.50	0.65
2022	0.43	0.47	0.64
2021	0.43	0.47	0.64
2020	0.43	0.47	0.64
2019	0.43	0.46	0.63
2018	0.43	0.45	0.63
2017	0.36	0.39	0.61
2016	0.37	0.39	0.61
2015	0.38	0.39	0.61

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# American Indian Students

9 Students

116 Students

% American Indian Students

<1%

# Asian Students

41 Students

1,075 Students

% Asian Students

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Asian Student Percentage Trends
Year	Dubuque County Average	Iowa (IA) Average	National Average
2025	1%	3%	5%
2024	1%	2%	5%
2023	1%	3%	5%
2022	2%	2%	4%
2021	2%	3%	4%
2020	1%	2%	4%
2019	2%	2%	4%
2018	1%	2%	4%
2017	1%	2%	4%
2016	1%	2%	4%
2015	1%	2%	4%

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# Hispanic Students

198 Students

3,392 Students

% Hispanic Students

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Hispanic Student Percentage Trends
Year	Dubuque County Average	Iowa (IA) Average	National Average
2025	5%	6%	9%
2024	5%	7%	9%
2023	6%	6%	9%
2022	2%	6%	8%
2021	2%	6%	9%
2020	2%	6%	9%
2019	2%	5%	8%
2018	3%	5%	8%
2017	1%	4%	8%
2016	1%	4%	8%
2015	1%	4%	8%

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# Black Students

185 Students

1,537 Students

% Black Students

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Black Student Percentage Trends
Year	Dubuque County Average	Iowa (IA) Average	National Average
2025	4%	3%	7%
2024	4%	3%	7%
2023	3%	3%	8%
2022	1%	3%	7%
2021	1%	3%	7%
2020	1%	3%	8%
2019	1%	3%	7%
2018	1%	3%	7%
2017	1%	2%	7%
2016	1%	2%	7%
2015	1%	2%	8%

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# White Students

3,116 Students

36,965 Students

% White Students

72%

70%

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White Student Percentage Trends
Year	Dubuque County Average	Iowa (IA) Average	National Average
2025	72%	70%	52%
2024	72%	71%	52%
2023	69%	68%	52%
2022	72%	71%	54%
2021	72%	70%	54%
2020	73%	71%	54%
2019	72%	72%	56%
2018	72%	72%	56%
2017	77%	77%	58%
2016	77%	76%	58%
2015	76%	76%	58%

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# Hawaiian Students

11 Students

98 Students

% Hawaiian Students

<1%

# Others Students

799 Students

9,655 Students

% of Others Students

18%

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Other Races Student Percentage Trends
Year	Dubuque County Average	Iowa (IA) Average	National Average
2025	18%	18%	26%
2024	18%	17%	26%
2023	21%	20%	25%
2022	23%	18%	25%
2021	23%	18%	25%
2020	23%	18%	24%
2019	23%	18%	24%
2018	23%	18%	23%
2017	20%	15%	22%
2016	20%	16%	22%
2015	21%	16%	21%

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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 private schools in Dubuque County, IA include Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School, Holy Family Catholic Schools, and St. Francis Xavier Elementary School.

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 Other).

Which private schools in Dubuque County are often viewed compared to one another?

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