St. Columbkille School serves 285 students in grades Kindergarten-5, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The student:teacher of St. Columbkille School is 12:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Acceptance rate: 93%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2011
Campus Size
20 acres
Student Body
Total Students
285 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Acceptance Rate
93%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
Endowment Size
$11 million
School Notes
- School Motto: Forming disciples of Jesus Christ through Catholic educational excellence.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Columbkille School cost?
St. Columbkille School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Columbkille School?
The acceptance rate of St. Columbkille School is 93%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.
When is the application deadline for St. Columbkille School?
The application deadline for St. Columbkille School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Columbkille School is Anna B Lawther Academy (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Golden Elementary Montessori (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Our Lady Of Guadalupe (1.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Golden Elementary Montessori
Montessori School
210 Jones St Ste 108
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 554-6864
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 554-6864
0.7 miles
Gr: 1-3 | 3 students
Our Lady Of Guadalupe
Alternative School (Catholic)
2105 Saint Joseph Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
1 miles
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
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
1.7 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
Dubuque Montessori School
Montessori School
2605 Pennsylvania Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-5101
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-5101
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students
St. Mary Elementary School
(Catholic)
701 Highway 35 N
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3010
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3010
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Anna B Lawther Academy
Special Education School
2005 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
1.7 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
Holy Family Catholic Schools
Special Program Emphasis
2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 915 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Tri-state Christian School
(Christian)
5025 Saratoga Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 231-3701
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 231-3701
4.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 116 students
11084 W Us Highway 20
Galena, IL 61036
(563) 231-3701
Galena, IL 61036
(563) 231-3701
14.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 119 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
502 Franklin St
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-3356
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-3356
20.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 257 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Golden Elementary Montessori
Montessori School
210 Jones St Ste 108
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 554-6864
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 554-6864
0.7 miles
Gr: 1-3 | 3 students
Our Lady Of Guadalupe
Alternative School (Catholic)
2105 Saint Joseph Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
1 miles
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
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
1.7 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
St. Mary Elementary School
(Catholic)
701 Highway 35 N
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3010
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3010
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Holy Family Catholic Schools
Special Program Emphasis
2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 915 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Our Lady Of Guadalupe
Alternative School (Catholic)
2105 Saint Joseph Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Dubuque Montessori School
Montessori School
2605 Pennsylvania Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-5101
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-5101
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students
St. Mary Elementary School
(Catholic)
701 Highway 35 N
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3010
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3010
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Holy Family Catholic Schools
Special Program Emphasis
2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 915 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Holy Ghost Continuation School
(Catholic)
2981 Central Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-1511
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-1511
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 123 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1280 Rush St
Dubuque, IA 52003
(563) 552-3400
Dubuque, IA 52003
(563) 552-3400
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
George Washington Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 N Grandview Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4800
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4800
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
555 Nevada Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4050
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4050
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Prescott Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1151 White St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4200
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-4200
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2520 Pennsylvania Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3800
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3800
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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