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Best Dubuque Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private elementary schools serving 2,514 students in Dubuque, IA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Dubuque, 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 86%.
78% of private elementary schools in Dubuque, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Top-Ranked Dubuque Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Holy Family Catholic Schools
Special Program Emphasis
2005 Kane St
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
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Guadalupe
Alternative School (Catholic)
2105 Saint Joseph Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Anna B Lawther Academy
Special Education School
2005 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
Golden Elementary Montessori
Montessori School
210 Jones St Ste 108
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 554-6864
Gr: 1-3 | 3 students
Holy Ghost Continuation School
(Catholic)
2981 Central Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-1511
Gr: PK-5 | 123 students
Resurrection School
(Catholic)
4320 Asbury Rd
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
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tri-state Christian School
(Christian)
5025 Saratoga Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 231-3701
Gr: K-12 | 116 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Dubuque, Iowa

Dubuque, Iowa Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Dubuque Lutheran School (Closed 2019)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2145 JFK Road
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 588-0614
Gr: K-5 | 35 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nativity Grade School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
1001 Alta Vista St
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
Gr: K-5 | 121 students
St. Francis Primary (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
2222 Queen
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
Gr: NS-6 | 146 students
St. Mary-st. Patrick School (Closed 2004)
(Catholic)
180 West 15th St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-2127
Gr: K-8 | 70 students

Overview

This Town (Dubuque)
This State (IA)
# Schools
9 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Elementary Schools

YearDubuque, IA Total Schools
20259
202410
20237
202210
202110
202010
201910
201810
20178
20168
20157
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Student Body:

# Students
2,514 Students
47,828 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearDubuque, IA AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025279220199
2024255214192
2023173190193
2022184203205
2021184200201
2020184194188
2019184198193
2018184197190
2017187192199
2016187191196
2015193185183
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% Average Students of Color
16%
15%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDubuque, IA AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202516%16%33%
202416%15%32%
202320%17%32%
20228%16%32%
20218%16%31%
20208%15%31%
20199%14%31%
20189%14%30%
20176%13%31%
20165%13%31%
20155%13%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
206 Teachers
3,928 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDubuque, IA AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202512:112:111:1
202412:112:111:1
202312:113:111:1
202214:113:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202014:113:111:1
201917:114:111:1
201817:114:111:1
201717:113:111:1
201617:113:112:1
201517:113:112:1
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Average Class Size
18 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
9 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,720
$8,981

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearDubuque, IA AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
2025$12,720$9,547$14,043
2024$4,200$7,056$12,357
2023$4,200$4,989$11,693
2022$4,200$4,647$11,199
2021$4,200$4,614$10,824
2020$4,200$4,508$10,496
2019$4,200$4,453$10,300
2018$4,200$4,450$10,056
2017$3,750$4,057$9,712
2016$3,400$4,866$9,307
2015$3,400$4,845$8,903
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Average Acceptance Rate
96%
86%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearDubuque, IA AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202596%84%81%
2024100%93%85%
2023100%92%85%
2022100%92%85%
2021100%92%86%
2020100%92%86%
2019100%92%85%
2018100%92%85%
2017100%94%86%
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Average Endowment Size
$11 million
$20.37 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.47

Diversity Score Trends

YearDubuque, IA AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20250.420.470.64
20240.420.460.64
20230.550.500.63
20220.450.470.62
20210.450.480.62
20200.450.470.62
20190.490.460.61
20180.490.450.60
20170.400.390.59
20160.400.390.59
20150.420.400.58
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# American Indian Students
9 Students
109 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
32 Students
941 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDubuque, IA AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20251%2%5%
20242%3%5%
20231%3%5%
20221%3%5%
20211%3%5%
20201%2%5%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
154 Students
2,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
6%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDubuque, IA AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20256%6%9%
20246%6%9%
202310%7%9%
20222%6%8%
20212%6%9%
20202%6%9%
20193%5%8%
20183%5%8%
20171%4%8%
20161%4%8%
20152%4%8%
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# Black Students
172 Students
1,396 Students
% Black Students
7%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDubuque, IA AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
20257%3%8%
20246%3%8%
20236%3%8%
20222%3%7%
20212%3%8%
20202%3%8%
20192%3%8%
20182%3%8%
20172%2%7%
20162%2%8%
20152%2%8%
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# White Students
1,967 Students
33,818 Students
% White Students
75%
71%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDubuque, IA AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202575%71%55%
202475%71%55%
202364%68%55%
202271%70%57%
202171%70%57%
202071%71%58%
201965%71%59%
201865%72%59%
201775%76%61%
201674%76%61%
201573%76%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
94 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
281 Students
8,568 Students
% of Others Students
11%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDubuque, IA AverageIowa (IA) AverageNational Average
202511%18%22%
202411%17%22%
202318%19%22%
202223%18%22%
202123%18%20%
202023%18%19%
201929%18%20%
201829%17%20%
201721%16%19%
201622%16%18%
201522%16%18%
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All Ethnic Groups

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Dubuque, IA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Dubuque, IA include Holy Family Catholic Schools, Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School, and Our Lady Of Guadalupe.
How many private elementary schools are located in Dubuque?
9 private elementary schools are located in Dubuque.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Dubuque?
Dubuque private elementary schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is higher than the Iowa private school average of 15%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Dubuque?
78% of private elementary schools in Dubuque are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

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