About the School
- Nativity Grade School in Dubuque, IA serves 297 students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a central city setting.
- The co–educational Catholic school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 with 18 teachers on staff.
- The school is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and offers a faith–based educational program.
- Approximately 5% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some racial diversity within the enrollment.
- Nativity Grade School provides a Catholic elementary and middle school education option in Dubuque's private school market.
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
297 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 16%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Nativity Grade School?
The application deadline for Nativity Grade School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Nativity Grade School is Anna B Lawther Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Golden Elementary Montessori (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Our Lady Of Guadalupe (0.9 miles away)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 1-3 | 3 students
Montessori School
210 Jones St Ste 108
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 554-6864
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students
Alternative School (Catholic)
2105 Saint Joseph Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-5 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
1198 Rush Street
Dubuque, IA 52003
(563) 582-3532
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
Special Education School
2005 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students
Montessori School
2605 Pennsylvania Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-5101
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
Special Education School
2005 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 915 students
Specialized Curriculum
2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 116 students
Christian
5025 Saratoga Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 231-3701
Distance: 14.8 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: 20.9 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: 0.9 mi
Gr: 1-3 | 3 students
Montessori School
210 Jones St Ste 108
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 554-6864
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students
Alternative School (Catholic)
2105 Saint Joseph Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-5 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
1198 Rush Street
Dubuque, IA 52003
(563) 582-3532
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
Special Education School
2005 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 915 students
Specialized Curriculum
2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students
Alternative School (Catholic)
2105 Saint Joseph Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students
Montessori School
2605 Pennsylvania Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-5101
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 915 students
Specialized Curriculum
2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 123 students
Catholic
2981 Central Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-1511
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Catholic
701 Highway 35 N
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3010
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(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
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
(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%
(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
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Clarke Dr
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5500
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5500
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,490 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
(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
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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