Discovery Central in Marquette, MI, enrolls 28 students in preschool (PK) through kindergarten in a nonsectarian, town–based early childhood program.
The school operates with 2 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 14:1.
Founded in 2010, Discovery Central provides early learning opportunities within a small community setting.
As a co–educational early childhood daycare, it serves families seeking preschool and kindergarten options in Marquette.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
28 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Discovery Central?
The application deadline for Discovery Central is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Discovery Central is Munising Baptist School (38.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Father Marquette Catholic Academy (0.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Father Marquette Catholic Academy![Father Marquette Catholic Academy Photo]( "Father Marquette Catholic Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
500 S. 4th St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-1129
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-1129
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4
Fr Marquette Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
500 S. Fourth Street
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-1129
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-1129
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Tuition listed
Marquette Sda Continuation School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
270 Us Highway 41 E
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-4888
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-4888
6.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 5 students
Munising Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
E8799 M-28
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2942
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2942
38 miles
Gr: 7 | 4 students
N6285 Connors Rd
Wetmore, MI 49895
(906) 387-3041
Wetmore, MI 49895
(906) 387-3041
38.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
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