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Best 52001 Iowa Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 1,944 students in 52001, IA (there are 11 public schools, serving 5,173 public students). 27% of all K-12 students in 52001, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in 52001, IA include Holy Family Catholic Schools, Our Lady Of Guadalupe, and Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
57% of private schools in 52001, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked 52001 Iowa Private Schools (2026)

Map of Holy Family Catholic Schools
Holy Family Catholic Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 915 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
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Map of Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students
Catholic
2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
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Map of Our Lady Of Guadalupe
Our Lady Of Guadalupe
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students
Alternative School (Catholic)
2105 Saint Joseph Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
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Map of Anna B Lawther Academy
Anna B Lawther Academy
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
Special Education School
2005 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
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Map of Dubuque Montessori School
Dubuque Montessori School
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students
Montessori School
2605 Pennsylvania Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-5101
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Map of Golden Elementary Montessori
Golden Elementary Montessori
Gr: 1-3 | 3 students
Montessori School
210 Jones St Ste 108
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 554-6864
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Map of Holy Ghost Continuation School
Holy Ghost Continuation School
Gr: PK-5 | 123 students
Catholic
2981 Central Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-1511
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52001, Iowa Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Nativity Grade School
Nativity Grade School
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students
Catholic
1001 Alta Vista St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-7236
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Map of St. Anthony School
St. Anthony School
Gr: K-5 | 121 students
Catholic
2175 Rosedale Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-2820
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Map of St. Francis Primary
St. Francis Primary
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students
Catholic
2222 Queen
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 588-4657
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Map of St. Mary-st. Patrick School
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 52001, IA?
The top ranked private schools in 52001, IA include Holy Family Catholic Schools, Our Lady Of Guadalupe, and Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School.
How many private schools are located in 52001?
7 private schools are located in 52001.
How diverse are private schools in 52001?
52001 private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Iowa private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in 52001 go to private school?
27% of all K-12 students in 52001 are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 52001?
57% of private schools in 52001 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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