Iowa consistently ranks in the top five states in the nation on standardized achievement tests, and test scores here in Dubuque consistently rank above both the national and state averages.
The Greater Dubuque region boasts top-rated private and public schools.
Valuing education at every level, our school districts offer programs to support your child's growth and success.
Public Schools
Dubuque Community School District (Pre-K–12)
Twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, three high schools including the Alta Vista Campus.
Also offering an online middle school program and an online high school program.
Website
563-552-3000
Western Dubuque Community School District (Pre-K to 12th grade)
Five elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools.
Serving Cascade, Dyersville, Epworth, Farley and Peosta
Website
563-663-9626
Private Schools
Aquin Catholic School (Pre-K to 8th grade)
Cascade, IA
One elementary and middle school
Website
563-852-3331
Beckman Catholic (7th to 12th grade)
Dyersville, IA
One junior high and one high school
Website
563-875-7188
Dubuque Dream Center Academy (K to 7th grade)
Dubuque, IA
Website
563-845-7591
Dubuque Lutheran School (K to 5th grade)
Dubuque, IA
One elementary school
Website
563-588-0614
Holy Family Catholic Schools (Pre-K to 12th grade)
Dubuque, IA
Three elementary schools including a Spanish immersion school, one middle school, one high school
Website
563-582-5456
LaSalle Catholic School (Pre-K to 6th grade)
Holy Cross, IA
One elementary school
Website
563-870-2405
Seton Catholic School (Pre-K to 8th grade)
Peosta and Farley, IA
Two elementary schools and one middle school
Website
563-556-5967
Tri-State Christian School (K to 12th grade)
Dubuque, IA
One elementary and high school
Website
563-231-3701
Xavier Catholic School (Pre-K to 6th grade)
Dyersville, IA
One elementary school
Website
563-875-7376
The Greater Dubuque area is home to five colleges and universities, as well as a number of community / technical colleges and seminaries.
These institutions contribute to the cultural fabric of the community with events and offerings for area residents. They also serve the educational needs of area adults and businesses through corporate training programs, adult degree programs, graduate degree programs, and non-traditional course delivery.
Colleges and Universities
Loras College
University of Dubuque
Clarke University
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Emmaus University
Community and Technical
Northeast Iowa Community College
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Capri College
Highland Community College
Seminaries
Divine Word College
Wartburg Theological Seminary
University of Dubuque Theological Seminary
Iowa's Child Care Connect (C3) centralized system helps families find the care they need
Child Care Connect (C3) is Iowa’s integrated solution to understanding real-time child care availability from providers and demand from Iowa families.
In the past, data on child care was fragmented across individual systems, which made it difficult to envision the needs of children and families across the state.
Today, C3 is providing near-real-time updates directly from child care providers in convenient and easy-to-access online applications, helping families in the Greater Dubuque region find the care they need.
In the state of Iowa, children receive ten hours of free preschool per week.
Child Care Resource and Referral serves providers, families and communities while striving to improve the quality of care for Iowa's children.
For more information, please contact Child Care Resource and Referral toll-free at 855-299-0499 or online at the link below.
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