For the 2025 school year, there are 14 private elementary schools serving 3,939 students in Dubuque County, IA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Dubuque County, IA include Holy Family Catholic Schools, Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School, and Our Lady Of Guadalupe.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Iowa private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top Ranked Dubuque County Private Elementary Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1325 9th St Se
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7188
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
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
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
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
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
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
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
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Holy Ghost Continuation School
(Catholic)
2981 Central Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-1511
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 231-3701
Gr: K-12 | 116 students
Dubuque County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 49
Sherrill, IA 52073
(563) 552-2166
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
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 588-0614
Gr: K-5 | 35 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hennessy Catholic School (Closed 2014)
(Catholic)
7420 Columbus Street
New Vienna, IA 52065
(563) 921-2635
New Vienna, IA 52065
(563) 921-2635
Gr: NS-6 | 63 students
La Salle Catholic School (Closed 2024)
(Catholic)
100 West Main
Luxemburg, IA 52056
(563) 870-2405
Luxemburg, IA 52056
(563) 870-2405
Gr: PK-6 | 44 students
Nativity Grade School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
1001 Alta Vista St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-7236
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-7236
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students
St. Anthony School (Closed 2023)
(Catholic)
2175 Rosedale Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-2820
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-2820
Gr: K-5 | 121 students
St. Francis Primary (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
2222 Queen
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 588-4657
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 588-4657
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students
St. Joseph School-key West (Closed 2014)
(Catholic)
10244 Key West Drive
Dubuque, IA 52003
(563) 582-2866
Dubuque, IA 52003
(563) 582-2866
Gr: NS-6 | 146 students
180 West 15th St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-2127
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-2127
Gr: K-8 | 70 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Dubuque County, IA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Dubuque County, IA include Holy Family Catholic Schools, Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School, and Our Lady Of Guadalupe.
How many private elementary schools are located in Dubuque County?
14 private elementary schools are located in Dubuque County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Dubuque County?
Dubuque County private elementary schools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Iowa private school average of 15%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Dubuque County?
Which private elementary schools in Dubuque County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Dubuque County include: Beckman Catholic Junior Senior High School vs. Holy Family Catholic Schools, Holy Family Catholic Schools vs. Beckman Catholic Junior Senior High School
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