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#78 of 157 private schools in IA
Top 49% of private schools
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Elementary School · Dubuque, IA
A private elementary school in Dubuque, IA serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
2005 KANE ST, Dubuque, IA 52001
- Math 88% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 92% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IA
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
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A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Our Lady of Guadalupe sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,846/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,882
Median home value
$168,900
Median rent
$916/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,018 | Compare → |
| Eisenhower Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 595 | Compare → |
| John Kennedy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 535 | Compare → |
| Hoover Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 286 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Our Lady of Guadalupe is listed in Dubuque, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Our Lady of Guadalupe
Our Lady of Guadalupe is a private elementary school in Dubuque, IA, serving approximately 239 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #78 of 157 private schools in IA. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Our Lady of Guadalupe
What grades does Our Lady of Guadalupe serve?
Our Lady of Guadalupe serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Our Lady of Guadalupe?
Our Lady of Guadalupe has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Guadalupe?
The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Guadalupe is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Our Lady of Guadalupe rank in IA?
Our Lady of Guadalupe ranks #78 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is Our Lady of Guadalupe's MySchoolScout rating?
Our Lady of Guadalupe has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Our Lady of Guadalupe?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Our Lady of Guadalupe has 88% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Is Our Lady of Guadalupe a private school?
Yes, Our Lady of Guadalupe is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Our Lady of Guadalupe a religious school?
Our Lady of Guadalupe has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 239
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Dubuque County
- Phone
- (563) 582-1198
- Area population (ZIP 52001)
- 43,064
- Area average commute
- 14.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52001; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ISASP; directory SY 2021–22
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