#1 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Dubuque
Lasalle Catholic Middle School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA
A+Overall grade341 students10 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Dubuque
Private schools in the Archdiocese of Dubuque with the highest overall grades. Top 37 of 37 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Dubuque
Blessed Maria Assunta Pallotta
Diocesan school · Grades 6–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Waterloo
Waterloo, IA
A+Overall grade175 students11 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Dubuque
St. Patrick Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 67% of Catholic schools in Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
A+Overall grade176 students10 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Dubuque
St. Joseph Community School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 90% of Catholic schools in Iowa
New Hampton, IA
A+Overall grade74 students7 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Dubuque
St. Francis Xavier Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
Serving families in Dyersville since at least 2011
Dyersville, IA
A+Overall grade277 students12 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Dubuque
All Saints Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Cedar Rapids since at least 2011
Cedar Rapids, IA
AOverall grade114 students12 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Dubuque
St. Edward School
Diocesan school · Grades K–5
One of the most diverse private schools in Iowa
Waterloo, IA
AOverall grade321 students12 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Dubuque
St. Athanasius School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 88% of Catholic schools in Iowa
Jesup, IA
AOverall grade75 students7 students per teacher
#9 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Dubuque
St. Thomas Aquinas School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic schools in Iowa
Webster City, IA
AOverall grade79 students8 students per teacher
#10 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Dubuque
St. Cecilia Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 60% of Catholic schools in Iowa
Ames, IA
A-Overall grade115 students10 students per teacher
#11 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Dubuque
St. Benedict School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Decorah
Decorah, IA
A-Overall grade145 students10 students per teacher
#12 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Dubuque
Aquin Catholic Elementary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 72% of Catholic schools in Iowa
Cascade, IA
B+Overall grade186 students9 students per teacher
#13 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Dubuque
St. Johns School
Parish school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Independence since at least 2011
Independence, IA
B+Overall grade131 students11 students per teacher
#14 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Dubuque
Immaculate Conception School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
Serving families in Charles City since at least 2011
Charles City, IA
B+Overall grade172 students13 students per teacher
#15 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Dubuque
St. Matthew School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Cedar Rapids since at least 2011
Cedar Rapids, IA
B+Overall grade206 students13 students per teacher
#16 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Dubuque
Lasalle Catholic Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–4
One of 7 Catholic schools in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA
B+Overall grade190 students12 students per teacher
#17 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Dubuque
Cedar Valley Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Catholic school in Waterloo
Waterloo, IA
BOverall grade733 students13 students per teacher
#18 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Dubuque
Notre Dame Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
Serving families in Cresco since at least 2011
Cresco, IA
BOverall grade118 students12 students per teacher
#19 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Dubuque
Seton Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Farley since at least 2011
Farley, IA
BOverall grade271 students12 students per teacher
#20 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Dubuque
Marquette Catholic Schools PK-12
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
Serving families in Bellevue since at least 2011
Bellevue, IA
BOverall grade243 students12 students per teacher
#21 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Dubuque
Bosco Catholic School System
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 67% of Catholic schools in Iowa
Gilbertville, IA
BOverall grade299 students10 students per teacher
#22 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Dubuque
Xavier High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The largest Catholic school in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA
BOverall grade593 students15 students per teacher
#23 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Dubuque
Regis Middle School
Parish school · Grades 6–8
Serving families in Cedar Rapids since at least 2011
Cedar Rapids, IA
BOverall grade317 students14 students per teacher
#24 Best Private Schools in the Archdiocese of Dubuque
St. Pius X Elementary School
Parish school · Grades K–5
Serving families in Cedar Rapids since at least 2011
Cedar Rapids, IA
BOverall grade358 students14 students per teacher
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