Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School in Dubuque, IA, serves 382 students in grades 6 through 8 within a city–based setting.
Founded in 1855, the school is one of the oldest private schools in Iowa, offering a Catholic co–educational middle school program.
The student–teacher ratio at Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School is 15:1, supported by 25 teaching staff members.
The annual tuition cost is $9,800, which is below the local average tuition of $12,720 for Dubuque private elementary schools.
Approximately 10.85% of students represent diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, reflecting some demographic variety in the student body.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IA School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,800
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
382 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Forming disciples of Jesus Christ through Catholic educational excellence.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School cost?
Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School's tuition is approximately $9,800 for private students.
What is Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School's ranking?
Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School?
The application deadline for Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School is Holy Family Catholic Schools (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Family Catholic Schools
Special Program Emphasis
2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 915 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Anna B Lawther Academy
Special Education School
2005 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
1 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
Dubuque Montessori School
Montessori School
2605 Pennsylvania Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-5101
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-5101
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students
Grand View Preschool & Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
3342 John Wesley Drive
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 582-1125
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 582-1125
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 180 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Ghost Continuation School
(Catholic)
2981 Central Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-1511
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-1511
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 123 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Family Catholic Schools
Special Program Emphasis
2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 915 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Anna B Lawther Academy
Special Education School
2005 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
1 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
Tri-state Christian School
(Christian)
5025 Saratoga Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 231-3701
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 231-3701
2.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 116 students
11084 W Us Highway 20
Galena, IL 61036
(563) 231-3701
Galena, IL 61036
(563) 231-3701
16.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 119 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
502 Franklin St
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-3356
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-3356
22.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 257 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Family Catholic Schools
Special Program Emphasis
2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 915 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Anna B Lawther Academy
Special Education School
2005 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-4015
1 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 65 students
Holy Ghost Continuation School
(Catholic)
2981 Central Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-1511
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-1511
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 123 students
Resurrection School
(Catholic)
4320 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 583-9488
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 583-9488
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 279 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Of Guadalupe
Alternative School (Catholic)
2105 Saint Joseph Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-1198
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Holy Family Catholic Schools
Special Program Emphasis
2005 Kane St
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 582-5456
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 915 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Dubuque Montessori School
Montessori School
2605 Pennsylvania Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-5101
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-5101
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 110 students
Grand View Preschool & Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
3342 John Wesley Drive
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 582-1125
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 582-1125
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 180 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Ghost Continuation School
(Catholic)
2981 Central Ave
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-1511
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 556-1511
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 123 students
Resurrection School
(Catholic)
4320 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 583-9488
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 583-9488
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 279 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 35-39%)
2300 Chaney Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3000
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3000
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 249 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3170 Spring Valley Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3500
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3500
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Clarke Dr
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5500
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-5500
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,490 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
(Math: 83% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2135 Woodland
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-3900
Dubuque, IA 52002
(563) 552-3900
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3259 St Anne Dr
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3700
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 552-3700
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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