Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Acceptance rate: 93%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Columbkille School
About the School
- 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 (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Acceptance rate: 93%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Columbkille School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2011
Campus Size
20 acres
School Motto
Forming disciples of Jesus Christ through Catholic educational excellence.
Student Body
Total Students
285 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 16%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
20 students
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
93%
National avg.: 85%
Application URL
Endowment Size
$11 million
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are St. Columbkille School often compared to?
St. Columbkille School is often viewed alongside schools like Resurrection School by visitors of our site.
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 91%.
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
Popular comparisons: St. Columbkille School vs. Resurrection School
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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Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 1-3 | 3 students
Montessori School
210 Jones St Ste 108
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 554-6864
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students
Alternative School (Catholic)
2105 Saint Joseph Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
Special Education School
2005 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students
Montessori School
2605 Pennsylvania Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-5101
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Catholic
701 Highway 35 N
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3010
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
Special Education School
2005 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 915 students
Specialized Curriculum
2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 116 students
Christian
5025 Saratoga Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 231-3701
Distance: 14.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 119 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
11084 W Us Highway 20
Galena, IL 61036
(563) 231-3701
Distance: 20.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 257 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 17
Catholic
502 Franklin St
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-3356
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 1-3 | 3 students
Montessori School
210 Jones St Ste 108
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 554-6864
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students
Alternative School (Catholic)
2105 Saint Joseph Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
Special Education School
2005 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Catholic
701 Highway 35 N
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3010
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 915 students
Specialized Curriculum
2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students
Alternative School (Catholic)
2105 Saint Joseph Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students
Montessori School
2605 Pennsylvania Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-5101
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Catholic
701 Highway 35 N
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3010
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 915 students
Specialized Curriculum
2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 123 students
Catholic
2981 Central Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-1511
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(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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