For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private high schools serving 1,505 students in Dubuque County, IA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Dubuque County, IA include Beckman Catholic Junior Senior High School and Holy Family Catholic Schools.
Top-Ranked Dubuque County Private High Schools (2026)
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
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
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
Overview
This County (Dubuque County)
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
1,505 Students
25,939 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
14%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
141 Teachers
2,346 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
$11,290
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
2,577 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 Beckman Catholic Junior Senior High School and Holy Family Catholic Schools.
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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