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Best Dubuque Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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 84%.
78% of private elementary schools in Dubuque, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Dubuque Private Elementary Schools (2025)

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

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 Christian).

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