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Dubuque County Public Schools

Dubuque County, Iowa

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

25

public schools

Total Enrollment

13,319

students

School Districts

2

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Dubuque County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Iowa; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Dubuque County has 2 district entries. Dubuque Comm School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 18 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 5 listed communities. Dubuque has the most listed schools, with 18 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 16 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

3 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

25

in Dubuque County

Reported Enrollment

13,319

25 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary16
Middle4
High5
Other0

2 School Districts in Dubuque County

Dubuque Comm School District

18 schools
10,024 students

Western Dubuque Comm School District

8 schools
3,629 students

25 Public Schools in Dubuque County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 25 matching schools

Hempstead High School

Dubuque Comm School District

Dubuque, 52002 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,584 students

Dubuque Senior High School

Dubuque Comm School District

Dubuque, 52001 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,435 students

Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School

Dubuque Comm School District

Dubuque, 52002 / City: Small

Profile6–8Middle1,093 students

Western Dubuque High School

Western Dubuque Comm School District

Epworth, 52045 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–12High920 students

Drexler Middle School

Western Dubuque Comm School District

Farley, 52046 / Rural: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle655 students

George Washington Middle School

Dubuque Comm School District

Dubuque, 52001 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle624 students

Eisenhower Elementary School

Dubuque Comm School District

Dubuque, 52001 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary566 students

John Kennedy Elementary School

Dubuque Comm School District

Dubuque, 52002 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary541 students

Carver Elementary School

Dubuque Comm School District

Dubuque, 52002 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary535 students

Thomas Jefferson Middle School

Dubuque Comm School District

Dubuque, 52001 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle459 students

Irving Elementary School

Dubuque Comm School District

Dubuque, 52001 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary418 students

Table Mound Elementary School

Dubuque Comm School District

Dubuque, 52003 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary415 students

Cascade Junior-Senior High School

Western Dubuque Comm School District

Cascade, 52033 / Rural: Distant

Listed only6–12High395 students

Peosta Elementary School

Western Dubuque Comm School District

Peosta, 52068 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary389 students

Epworth Elementary School

Western Dubuque Comm School District

Epworth, 52045 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary388 students

Prescott Elementary School

Dubuque Comm School District

Dubuque, 52001 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary370 students

Marshall Elementary School

Dubuque Comm School District

Dubuque, 52001 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary330 students

Bryant Elementary School

Dubuque Comm School District

Dubuque, 52003 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary314 students

Hoover Elementary School

Dubuque Comm School District

Dubuque, 52001 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary303 students

Sageville Elementary School

Dubuque Comm School District

Dubuque, 52002 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary293 students

Dubuque County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Dubuque County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Iowa. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Dubuque County public school directory?

The directory lists 25 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Dubuque County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Dubuque County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Dubuque County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 3 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Dubuque County?

Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Dubuque County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Dubuque County Education OverviewCounty school score: 55/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.