Quick Facts (2026)
- # Private Schools: 4
- # Students Served: 1,505
- % Students of Color: 19%
- View Dubuque County, IA School Trends
Best Dubuque County Private High Schools (2026)
Quick Facts (2026)
- # Private Schools: 4
- # Students Served: 1,505
- % Students of Color: 19%
- View Dubuque County, IA School Trends
Top Ranked Dubuque County Private High Schools (2026)
Gr: 7-12 | 409 students
Catholic
1325 9th St Se
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7188
Gr: PK-12 | 915 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
Special Education School
2005 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
Gr: K-12 | 116 students
Christian
5025 Saratoga Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 231-3701
Dubuque County Private High Schools (Closed)
Gr: PK-6 | 56 students
Catholic
Po Box 49
Sherrill, IA 52073
(563) 552-2166
Gr: K-5 | 35 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2145 JFK Road
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 588-0614
Gr: NS-6 | 63 students
Catholic
7420 Columbus Street
New Vienna, IA 52065
(563) 921-2635
Gr: PK-6 | 44 students
Catholic
100 West Main
Luxemburg, IA 52056
(563) 870-2405
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students
Catholic
1001 Alta Vista St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-7236
Gr: K-5 | 121 students
Catholic
2175 Rosedale Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-2820
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students
Catholic
2222 Queen
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 588-4657
Gr: NS-6 | 146 students
Catholic
10244 Key West Drive
Dubuque, IA 52003
(563) 582-2866
Gr: K-8 | 70 students
Catholic
180 West 15th St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-2127
Overview
Category
This State (IA)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
1,505 Students
25,959 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
14%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
141 Teachers
2,342 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
9 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,500
$11,342
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.38
# American Indian Students
5 Students
68 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
568 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
115 Students
1,533 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
6%
# Black Students
138 Students
880 Students
% Black Students
9%
4%
# White Students
1,270 Students
20,185 Students
% White Students
79%
78%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
45 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
52 Students
2,597 Students
% of Others Students
3%
10%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private high schools in Dubuque County, IA?
The top ranked private high schools in Dubuque County, IA include Holy Family Catholic Schools and Beckman Catholic Junior Senior High School.
How many private high schools are located in Dubuque County?
4 private high schools are located in Dubuque County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Dubuque County?
Which private high schools in Dubuque County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high 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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