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Best Schools in Dubuque, Iowa
Compare 19 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
19
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
9,843
Total Students
Across Dubuque
12.4:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
19 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score62%
ELA Assessment Score60%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)16 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓12% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,499 students at Hempstead High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Bryant Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1280 Rush St, Dubuque, IA 52003
8.5
Rating
Students
299
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
87%
Carver Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2007 Radford Road, Dubuque, IA 52002
8
Rating
Students
499
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
80%
Table Mound Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
100 Tower Dr, Dubuque, IA 52003
7.7
Rating
Students
425
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
82%
Eisenhower Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3170 Spring Valley Rd, Dubuque, IA 52001
7.7
Rating
Students
568
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
80%
John Kennedy Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2135 Woodland, Dubuque, IA 52002
7.5
Rating
Students
493
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
76%
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2001 Radford Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002
7.4
Rating
Students
1,081
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
73%
Sageville Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
12015 Sherrill Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002
7.2
Rating
Students
304
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
82%
Irving Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2520 Pennsylvania Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
7
Rating
Students
409
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
72%
George Washington Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
51 N Grandview Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
6.6
Rating
Students
584
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
64%
Hempstead High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3715 Pennsylvania Ave, Dubuque, IA 52002
6.3
Rating
Students
1,499
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
60%
Dubuque Senior High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1800 Clarke Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001
6.1
Rating
Students
1,490
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
56%
Hoover Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3259 St Anne Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001
5.5
Rating
Students
292
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
57%
Marshall Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1450 Rhomberg Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
5.2
Rating
Students
323
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
52%
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1105 Althauser Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
4.7
Rating
Students
402
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
48%
Lincoln Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
555 Nevada Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
3.5
Rating
Students
257
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
37%
Audubon Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
605 Lincoln Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
3
Rating
Students
247
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
32%
Prescott Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1151 White St, Dubuque, IA 52001
2.5
Rating
Students
352
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
22%
Seedlings Preschool Center
publicelementaryPK-PK
7810 Chavenelle Road, Dubuque, IA 52002
0
Rating
Students
70
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Dubuque Online School
publichighGrade 6-12
2300 Chaney Rd, Dubuque, IA 52001
0
Rating
Students
249
Student-Teacher
22:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Dubuque
Dubuque, Iowa is home to 19 schools serving over 9,843 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Dubuque, Iowa?
There are 19 schools in Dubuque, serving 9,843 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Dubuque?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Dubuque include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Dubuque?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Dubuque is 12.4:1.