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Dubuque ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 2,804 students in Dubuque, IA, 22% of all K-12 students in Dubuque, IA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Iowa private school average acceptance rate of 87%.
73% of private schools in Dubuque, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 2,804
  • Average Tuition: $12,720
  • Acceptance Rate: 97%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 16%
  • View Dubuque, IA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools: 11
  • # Students Served: 2,804
  • Average Tuition: $12,720
  • Acceptance Rate: 97%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 16%
  • View Dubuque, IA School Trends

Top Ranked Dubuque ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Holy Family Catholic Schools
Holy Family Catholic Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 915 students
Specialized Curriculum
2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
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Map of Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students
Catholic
2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
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Map of Our Lady Of Guadalupe
Our Lady Of Guadalupe
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students
Alternative School (Catholic)
2105 Saint Joseph Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
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Map of Anna B Lawther Academy
Anna B Lawther Academy
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
Special Education School
2005 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
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Map of Dubuque Montessori School
Dubuque Montessori School
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students
Montessori School
2605 Pennsylvania Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-5101
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Map of Golden Elementary Montessori
Golden Elementary Montessori
Gr: 1-3 | 3 students
Montessori School
210 Jones St Ste 108
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 554-6864
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Map of Grand View Preschool & Child Development Center
Grand View Preschool & Child Development Center
Gr: NS-PK | 180 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
3342 John Wesley Drive
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 582-1125
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Map of Holy Ghost Continuation School
Holy Ghost Continuation School
Gr: PK-5 | 123 students
Catholic
2981 Central Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-1511
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Map of Resurrection School
Resurrection School
Gr: NS-5 | 279 students
Catholic
4320 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 583-9488
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Map of St. Columbkille School
St. Columbkille School
Gr: K-5 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
1198 Rush Street
Dubuque, IA 52003
(563) 582-3532
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Map of Tri-state Christian School
Tri-state Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 116 students
Christian
5025 Saratoga Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 231-3701
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Dubuque, Iowa ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Dubuque Lutheran School
Dubuque Lutheran School
Gr: K-5 | 35 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2145 JFK Road
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 588-0614
(3)
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Map of Nativity Grade School
Nativity Grade School
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students
Catholic
1001 Alta Vista St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-7236
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Map of St. Anthony School
St. Anthony School
Gr: K-5 | 121 students
Catholic
2175 Rosedale Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-2820
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Map of St. Francis Primary
St. Francis Primary
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students
Catholic
2222 Queen
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 588-4657
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Map of St. Joseph School-key West
St. Joseph School-key West
Gr: NS-6 | 146 students
Catholic
10244 Key West Drive
Dubuque, IA 52003
(563) 582-2866
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Map of St. Mary-st. Patrick School
St. Mary-st. Patrick School
Gr: K-8 | 70 students
Catholic
180 West 15th St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-2127
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Dubuque, IA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

11
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
+10.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
2,804
Students
+27.6% (+606 students) 10-yr
$12,720
Avg. Tuition
+274.1% (+$9,320) 10-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
+33.3% (+4 students) 10-yr
16%
Students of Color
+166.7% (+10.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-20.0% (-3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Dubuque)
This State (IA)
# Schools
11 Schools
259 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearDubuque, IA Total Schools
202511
202412
202310
202213
202113
202013
201913
201813
201711
201611
201510
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# Students
2,804 Students
52,730 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearDubuque, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025255217179
2024237212172
2023198192174
2022204203185
2021204201180
2020204196171
2019204199175
2018204197172
2017213195180
2016213194178
2015220188167
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% Students of Color
16%
16%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDubuque, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202516%16%34%
202416%16%34%
202317%17%33%
20229%15%33%
20219%16%32%
20209%15%32%
20199%14%31%
20189%15%31%
20176%13%32%
20166%13%32%
20156%12%32%
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0.50
0.48

Diversity Score Trends

YearDubuque, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20250.500.470.65
20240.500.470.65
20230.550.500.65
20220.480.470.64
20210.480.470.64
20200.480.470.64
20190.510.460.63
20180.510.450.63
20170.450.390.61
20160.450.390.61
20150.460.390.61
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
9 Students
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
32 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDubuque, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20252%3%5%
20242%2%5%
20231%3%5%
20222%2%4%
20212%3%4%
20202%2%4%
20192%2%4%
20182%2%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
154 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDubuque, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20255%6%9%
20245%7%9%
20237%6%9%
20222%6%8%
20212%6%9%
20202%6%9%
20192%5%8%
20182%5%8%
20171%4%8%
20161%4%8%
20151%4%8%
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# Black Students
173 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
6%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDubuque, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
20256%3%7%
20246%3%7%
20234%3%8%
20222%3%7%
20212%3%7%
20202%3%8%
20192%3%7%
20182%3%7%
20171%2%7%
20161%2%7%
20152%2%8%
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# White Students
1,976 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
68%
70%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDubuque, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202568%70%52%
202468%71%52%
202362%68%52%
202267%71%54%
202167%70%54%
202067%71%54%
201963%72%56%
201863%72%56%
201770%77%58%
201670%76%58%
201569%76%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
561 Students
9,674 Students
% of Others Students
19%
18%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDubuque, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202519%18%26%
202419%17%26%
202326%20%25%
202227%18%25%
202127%18%25%
202027%18%24%
201931%18%24%
201831%18%23%
201726%15%22%
201626%16%22%
201527%16%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
237 Teachers
4,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDubuque, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202512:112:111:1
202412:112:111:1
202312:113:111:1
202214:113:111:1
202114:113:111:1
202014:113:112:1
201915:114:112:1
201815:114:112:1
201715:113:112:1
201615:113:112:1
201515:113:112:1
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Average Class Size
16 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearDubuque, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025161615
2024121615
2023121515
2022121615
2021121615
2020121615
2019121615
2018121615
2017121515
2016121515
2015121515
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
9 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,720
$9,320

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearDubuque, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
2025$12,720$9,791$15,012
2024$4,200$7,091$13,254
2023$4,200$5,542$12,626
2022$4,200$5,359$12,187
2021$4,200$5,359$11,800
2020$4,200$5,279$11,512
2019$4,200$5,264$11,293
2018$4,200$5,153$11,017
2017$3,750$4,857$10,708
2016$3,400$5,552$10,356
2015$3,400$5,568$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
25%
37%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearDubuque, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202525%37%34%
202434%38%34%
202334%38%34%
202234%38%33%
202134%38%33%
202034%36%32%
201934%36%31%
201834%37%30%
201734%35%30%
201625%34%29%
201525%33%28%
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Average Endowment Size
$11 million
$23.33 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
87%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearDubuque, IA AvgIowa (IA)National
202597%85%81%
2024100%94%85%
2023100%93%85%
2022100%94%85%
2021100%94%85%
2020100%94%85%
2019100%93%85%
2018100%93%85%
2017100%95%85%
2016100%97%85%
2015100%97%85%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Dubuque, IA?
The top ranked private schools in Dubuque, IA include Our Lady Of Guadalupe, Holy Family Catholic Schools, and Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School.
How many private schools are located in Dubuque?
11 private schools are located in Dubuque.
How diverse are private schools in Dubuque?
Dubuque private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is same as the Iowa private school average of 16%.
What percentage of students in Dubuque go to private school?
22% of all K-12 students in Dubuque are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dubuque?
73% of private schools in Dubuque are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private schools in Dubuque are often viewed compared to one another?

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