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Dubuque Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 86%.
78% of private elementary schools in Dubuque, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Dubuque Private Elementary 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 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 (10-Year)

9
Private Schools
+28.6% (+2 schools) 10-yr
2,514
Students
+86.4% (+1,165 students) 10-yr
$12,720
Avg. Tuition
+274.1% (+$9,320) 10-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
16%
Students of Color
+220.0% (+11.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-29.4% (-5.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Dubuque)
This State (IA)
# Schools
9 Schools
218 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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# Students
2,514 Students
47,860 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

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

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDubuque, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
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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0.42
0.47

Diversity Score Trends

YearDubuque, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
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 AvgIowa (IA)National
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 AvgIowa (IA)National
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 AvgIowa (IA)National
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 AvgIowa (IA)National
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
8,618 Students
% of Others Students
11%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDubuque, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
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
Academics
# Teachers
206 Teachers
3,927 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDubuque, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
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 & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,720
$9,021

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearDubuque, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
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 Endowment Size
$11 million
$20.37 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
96%
86%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearDubuque, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
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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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, Our Lady Of Guadalupe, and Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School.
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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