Best Dubuque Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 1,096 students in Dubuque, IA.
The top-ranked private high school in Dubuque, IA is Holy Family Catholic Schools.
67% of private high schools in Dubuque, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

Top-Ranked Dubuque Private High 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
Anna B Lawther Academy
Special Education School
2005 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
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
1001 Alta Vista St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-7236
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students
2175 Rosedale Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-2820
Gr: K-5 | 121 students
2222 Queen
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 588-4657
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students
10244 Key West Drive
Dubuque, IA 52003
(563) 582-2866
Gr: NS-6 | 146 students
180 West 15th St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-2127
Gr: K-8 | 70 students

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
1,096 Students
25,939 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
14%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
116 Teachers
2,346 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,500
$11,290

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.38
# American Indian Students
5 Students
68 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
20 Students
568 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
105 Students
1,533 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
6%
# Black Students
135 Students
880 Students
% Black Students
11%
4%
# White Students
920 Students
20,185 Students
% White Students
77%
78%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
45 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
12 Students
2,577 Students
% of Others Students
1%
10%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Dubuque, IA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Dubuque, IA is Holy Family Catholic Schools.
How many private high schools are located in Dubuque?
3 private high schools are located in Dubuque.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Dubuque?
67% of private high schools in Dubuque are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Other).

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