TK-12 Student Enrollment for New Families

Enrollment for the 2027–2028 school year will open in December 7, 2026, for current families, and February 1, 2027, for new families.

Families interested in enrolling for 2027–2028 are encouraged to submit this inquiry form. Once submitted and processed, our admissions office will reach out to you about opportunities to schedule an enrollment meeting and tour at your preferred school.

2026–2027 Enrollment

For information about enrollment for the remainder of the 2026–2027 school year, please contact Rebecca Mueller, Admissions and Tuition Services, at rmueller@holyfamilydbq.org

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Next Steps:

Tuition rates for 2027-2028 are not yet finalized. However, you are welcome to utilize our 2026-2027 tuition calculator to provide an estimate of your tuition costs.
Tuition assistance applications open every year on January 1. Review our assistance and scholarship opportunities and complete an application via FACTS before the deadline.
Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) are available for Iowa residents. The application is managed through the Iowa Department of Education. This typically opens in April and is due in June. Families must apply each year. For more information and to apply, visit holyfamilydbq.org/esa.
PowerSchool registration forms are the final step of enrollment, completed after acceptance. If you do not receive PowerSchool information by the end of June, please contact Holy Family at 563-582-5456.

Holy Family Catholic Schools Admissions Policies

Holy Family Catholic Schools serves a diverse population of families and admits students of any sex, race, color, faith, national, and ethnic origin. All of Holy Family’s early childhood programming, elementary schools, and secondary schools are open to all families who seek a Catholic education.

Because our schools are supported generously by the Dubuque Catholic parishes, preference is given to students of Catholic faith who are
members of these parishes. Supporting parishes include Holy Spirit Parish, Nativity, Resurrection Parish, St. Anthony, St. Catherine, St. Columbkille, St. Joseph Key West, St. Joseph the Worker, St. Raphael Cathedral, St. Patrick, and Holy Family New Melleray Parish.

Admissions Priorities
The following policies provide guidance on enrollment decisions in the case of limited enrollment or waitlist situations at certain grade levels.

Priority enrollment is given to:
1. Siblings of current K-12 students whose families are in good standing.
2. Children of Holy Family employees.
3. Children from families who are active members in good standing at a Catholic parish in the Dubuque pastorates.
4. Children from families who are active members in good standing at other Catholic parishes.
5. Children from families of other faiths.

When determining kindergarten enrollment, consideration will be given to students currently enrolled in a Holy Family pre-K program; however, enrollment in a Holy Family pre-K program does not guarantee kindergarten placement.

Transfer Student Enrollment Policy
Students in good standing from another school may enroll in accordance with the admission priorities listed above if there is an opening at the appropriate grade level after an enrollment meeting with the student and an administrative review of the student records has been completed.