Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Acceptance rate: 93%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Columbkille School
About the School
- St. Columbkille School serves 285 students in grades Kindergarten-5, is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
- The student:teacher of St. Columbkille School is 12:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Catholic.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Acceptance rate: 93%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
St. Columbkille School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2011
Campus Size
20 acres
School Motto
Forming disciples of Jesus Christ through Catholic educational excellence.
Student Body
Total Students
285 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 16%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
20 students
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
93%
National avg.: 85%
Application URL
Endowment Size
$11 million
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of St. Columbkille School?
The acceptance rate of St. Columbkille School is 93%, which is higher than the national average of 91%.
When is the application deadline for St. Columbkille School?
The application deadline for St. Columbkille School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school to St. Columbkille School is Anna B Lawther Academy (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Golden Elementary Montessori (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Our Lady Of Guadalupe (1.0 miles away)
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Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 1-3 | 3 students
Montessori School
210 Jones St Ste 108
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 554-6864
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students
Alternative School (Catholic)
2105 Saint Joseph Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
Special Education School
2005 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students
Montessori School
2605 Pennsylvania Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-5101
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Catholic
701 Highway 35 N
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3010
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
Special Education School
2005 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 915 students
Specialized Curriculum
2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 116 students
Christian
5025 Saratoga Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 231-3701
Distance: 14.2 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: 20.1 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: 0.7 mi
Gr: 1-3 | 3 students
Montessori School
210 Jones St Ste 108
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 554-6864
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students
Alternative School (Catholic)
2105 Saint Joseph Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
Special Education School
2005 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Catholic
701 Highway 35 N
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3010
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 915 students
Specialized Curriculum
2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students
Alternative School (Catholic)
2105 Saint Joseph Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students
Montessori School
2605 Pennsylvania Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-5101
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Catholic
701 Highway 35 N
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3010
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 915 students
Specialized Curriculum
2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 123 students
Catholic
2981 Central Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-1511
School
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
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Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1280 Rush St
Dubuque, IA 52003
(563) 552-3400
Dubuque, IA 52003
(563) 552-3400
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
(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: 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
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
(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
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2520 Pennsylvania Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3800
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3800
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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