Holy Ghost Elementary School is comprised of 7 early childhood centers, 4 grade schools, a middle school and a high school within the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Iowa.
The members of Holy Family Catholic Schools believe that families are domestic churches and the foundation of a Catholic way of life; children are gifts from God and have the right to know the nurturing love of their Creator; parents are the first and primary educators of children; each parish and its programs of Catholic education are an extension of the family and assist families in their mission.
Holy Family Catholic Schools, in partnership with parents, will excel in providing high-quality, Catholic school education, permeated with Gospel values, for the Dubuque-area community.
Our mission is to effectively form and support families and students in understanding and living the Catholic way of life through message, community, worship and service.
Holy Family Catholic Schools partner with families, integrating an academic curriculum with religious truth and values.
Students engage in learning and living the Catholic faith through experiences of message, worship, community and service.
Faculty, staff, parents and students bring faith to life and life to faith through information and formation opportunities.
Encountering Christ's presence in scripture, sacrament and community, we transform and are transformed.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 123 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
123 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Holy Ghost Elementary School is comprised of 7 early childhood centers, 4 grade schools, a middle school and a high school within the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Iowa. The members of Holy Family Catholic Schools believe that families are domestic churches and the foundation of a Catholic way of life; children are gifts from God and have the right to know the nurturing love of their Creator; parents are the first and primary educators of children; each parish and its programs of Catholic education are an extension of the family and assist families in their mission. Holy Family Catholic Schools, in partnership with parents, will excel in providing high-quality, Catholic school education, permeated with Gospel values, for the Dubuque-area community. Our mission is to effectively form and support families and students in understanding and living the Catholic way of life through message, community, worship and service. Holy Family Catholic Schools partner with families, integrating an academic curriculum with religious truth and values. Students engage in learning and living the Catholic faith through experiences of message, worship, community and service. Faculty, staff, parents and students bring faith to life and life to faith through information and formation opportunities. Encountering Christ's presence in scripture, sacrament and community, we transform and are transformed.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Holy Ghost Continuation School?
The application deadline for Holy Ghost Continuation School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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