Best Dyersville Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 791 students in Dyersville, IA (there are 1 public school, serving 322 public students). 71% of all K-12 students in Dyersville, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Dyersville, IA include St. Francis Xavier Elementary School and Beckman Catholic Junior Senior High School.
100% of private schools in Dyersville, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Dyersville Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Beckman Catholic Junior Senior High School
(Catholic)
(1)
1325 9th St Se
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7188
Gr: 7-12 | 409 students
St. Francis Xavier Elementary School
(Catholic)
203 2nd St Sw
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7376
Gr: PK-6 | 382 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Dyersville)
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
791 Students
52,698 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
16%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
50 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
9 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,000
$9,284
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$23.33 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
3 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
n/a
3%
# White Students
605 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
77%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
98 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
150 Students
9,624 Students
% of Others Students
19%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Dyersville, IA?
The top-ranked private schools in Dyersville, IA include St. Francis Xavier Elementary School and Beckman Catholic Junior Senior High School.
How many private schools are located in Dyersville?
2 private schools are located in Dyersville.
What percentage of students in Dyersville go to private school?
71% of all K-12 students in Dyersville are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dyersville?
100% of private schools in Dyersville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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