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Dubuque Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private elementary schools serving 2,514 students in Dubuque, IA.
The average acceptance rate is 96%, which is higher than the Iowa private elementary school average acceptance rate of 90%.
78% of private elementary schools in Dubuque, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Dubuque Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of Holy Family Catholic Schools
Holy Family Catholic Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 915 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 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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Map of Resurrection School
Resurrection School
Gr: NS-5 | 279 students
Catholic
4320 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 583-9488
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Map of St. Columbkille School
St. Columbkille School
Gr: K-5 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
1198 Rush Street
Dubuque, IA 52003
(563) 582-3532
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Map of Tri-state Christian School
Tri-state Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 116 students
Christian
5025 Saratoga Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 231-3701
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Dubuque, Iowa Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Dubuque Lutheran School
Dubuque Lutheran School
Gr: K-5 | 35 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2145 JFK Road
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 588-0614
(3)
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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. Joseph School-key West
St. Joseph School-key West
Gr: NS-6 | 146 students
Catholic
10244 Key West Drive
Dubuque, IA 52003
(563) 582-2866
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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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Dubuque, IA Private School Trends

9
Private Schools
2,514
Students
$9,650
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
16%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Dubuque)
This State (IA)
# Schools
9 Schools
218 Schools
# Students
2,514 Students
47,798 Students
% Students of Color
16%
15%
0.42
0.47
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
9 Students
109 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
32 Students
941 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
154 Students
2,961 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
6%
# Black Students
172 Students
1,396 Students
% Black Students
7%
3%
# White Students
1,967 Students
33,818 Students
% White Students
75%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
94 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
281 Students
8,599 Students
% of Others Students
11%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
206 Teachers
3,927 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Average Class Size
20 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
8 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$9,650
$7,557
Average Endowment Size
$11 million
$ million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Dubuque, IA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Dubuque, IA include Our Lady Of Guadalupe, Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School, and Holy Family Catholic Schools.
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).
Which private elementary schools in Dubuque are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Dubuque include: Resurrection School vs. St. Columbkille School, St. Columbkille School vs. Resurrection School

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