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Holy Family Catholic Schools

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12

Dubuque, IA

2005 Kane St, Dubuque, IA 52001

Overall grade: B-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • A-College-going
  • BYears serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest of 94 Catholic schools in Iowa
  • The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Dubuque
  • The largest Catholic school in Dubuque
  • 89% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

Holy Family Catholic Schools is a Catholic parish school in Dubuque, Iowa, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 1,649 students and around 14 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Dubuque. The school reports that about 89% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 177 days a year. Iowa has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
1,649
Teachers
120.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 849 girls, 800 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
177 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 89% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 95% of Catholic schools in Iowa.
    • Compared with 21 Catholic schools in Iowa.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K197
    K172
    1139
    2136
    3131
    4134
    5123
    6127
    7115
    8117
    9119
    10109
    11127
    12100

    Student body

    White88%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Two or more races3%
    Black1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%
    Asian1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    Help paying tuition in Iowa

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Holy Family Catholic Schools whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Holy Family Catholic Schools

    What grades does Holy Family Catholic Schools serve?

    Holy Family Catholic Schools serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Holy Family Catholic Schools?

    About 1,649 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Holy Family Catholic Schools?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Iowa has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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