St. Francis Xavier Catholic School utilize an active partnership between home and school to educate the whole child: spiritually, academically, emotionally, socially, culturally, and physically, within a Catholic values-based program.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,000
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Francis Xavier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Student Body
School History
School Resources
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
10 acres
Student Body
Total Students
382 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
5 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
Endowment Size
$50 million
School Notes
- School Motto: Cultivating the full potential of each individual through the pursuit of academic, spiritual, and personal excellence.
- St. Francis Xavier Catholic School utilize an active partnership between home and school to educate the whole child: spiritually, academically, emotionally, socially, culturally, and physically, within a Catholic values-based program.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Francis Xavier Elementary School cost?
St. Francis Xavier Elementary School's tuition is approximately $4,000 for private students.
What is St. Francis Xavier Elementary School's ranking?
St. Francis Xavier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for St. Francis Xavier Elementary School?
The application deadline for St. Francis Xavier Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Francis Xavier Elementary School is Beckman Catholic Junior Senior High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is La Salle Catholic School (10.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1325 9th St Se
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7188
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7188
0.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 409 students
Seton Catholic School
(Catholic)
210 2nd Ave Se
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 744-3290
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 744-3290
6.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 146 students Tuition listed
La Salle Catholic School
(Catholic)
835 Church St
Holy Cross, IA 52053
(563) 870-2405
Holy Cross, IA 52053
(563) 870-2405
10.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 60 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 2
Aquin Catholic Elementary School ![Aquin Catholic Elementary School Photo]( "Aquin Catholic Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
608 3rd Ave Nw
Cascade, IA 52033
(563) 852-3331
Cascade, IA 52033
(563) 852-3331
13.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
10801 Sundown Rd
Peosta, IA 52068
(563) 556-5967
Peosta, IA 52068
(563) 556-5967
14.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 210 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1325 9th St Se
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7188
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7188
0.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 409 students
Tri-state Christian School
(Christian)
5025 Saratoga Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 231-3701
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 231-3701
19.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 116 students
Anna B Lawther Academy
Special Education School
2005 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
21.7 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
21.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 915 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
11084 W Us Highway 20
Galena, IL 61036
(563) 231-3701
Galena, IL 61036
(563) 231-3701
36.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 119 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1325 9th St Se
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7188
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 875-7188
0.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 409 students
Seton Catholic School
(Catholic)
210 2nd Ave Se
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 744-3290
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 744-3290
6.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 146 students Tuition listed
La Salle Catholic School
(Catholic)
835 Church St
Holy Cross, IA 52053
(563) 870-2405
Holy Cross, IA 52053
(563) 870-2405
10.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 60 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 2
Aquin Catholic Elementary School ![Aquin Catholic Elementary School Photo]( "Aquin Catholic Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
608 3rd Ave Nw
Cascade, IA 52033
(563) 852-3331
Cascade, IA 52033
(563) 852-3331
13.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
10801 Sundown Rd
Peosta, IA 52068
(563) 556-5967
Peosta, IA 52068
(563) 556-5967
14.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 210 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
La Salle Catholic School
(Catholic)
835 Church St
Holy Cross, IA 52053
(563) 870-2405
Holy Cross, IA 52053
(563) 870-2405
10.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 60 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 2
Aquin Catholic Elementary School ![Aquin Catholic Elementary School Photo]( "Aquin Catholic Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
608 3rd Ave Nw
Cascade, IA 52033
(563) 852-3331
Cascade, IA 52033
(563) 852-3331
13.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
132 W Butler St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3689
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3689
17 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students
Sacred Heart School
(Catholic)
234 N Sycamore St
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-4605
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-4605
17.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 74 students Tuition listed
Resurrection School
(Catholic)
4320 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 583-9488
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 583-9488
20.1 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 279 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Dyersville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
813 12th Ave Sw
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 663-9641
Dyersville, IA 52040
(563) 663-9641
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Drexler Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
405 3rd Ave Ne
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 663-9651
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 663-9651
6.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 639 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Farley Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 3rd Ave Ne
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 663-9652
Farley, IA 52046
(563) 663-9652
6.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Earlville Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
213 Stow St
Earlville, IA 52041
(563) 923-3225
Earlville, IA 52041
(563) 923-3225
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 91 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Western Dubuque High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
302 5th Ave Sw
Epworth, IA 52045
(563) 663-9642
Epworth, IA 52045
(563) 663-9642
9.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 927 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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