Marmion Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 511 students
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Marmion Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Marmion Academy
9	119
10	129
11	136
12	127

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Grade 11 has the most students at 136, while Grade 9 has the fewest at 119.

Year Founded

1933

Campus Size

300 acres

School Motto

'Dare to Lead'

Student Body

Total Students

511 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

23%

State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

44 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.4:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

17 students

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States (AMCSUS)
Other school association(s)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$15,300.00 (2024-2025)

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% on Financial Aid

48%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$7,000

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Colors

Blue, Red

School Mascot

The Cadets

School Notes

Marmion Academy is a college preparatory school.
Its mission is the education of young men in leadership skills and a value-based liberal arts education, founded on the Roman Catholic Faith and the Benedictine tradition of a desire for God and a love for learning.
To accomplish this, Marmion strives to build a community of skilled and dedicated educators, and talented and receptive students.
Parents, teachers, support staff, alumni and students work together to foster respect for each person and to develop God-given talents.

Marmion Academy is a college preparatory school.
Its mission is the education of young men in leadership skills and a value-based liberal arts education, founded on the Roman Catholic Faith and the Benedictine tradition of a desire for God and a love for learning.
To accomplish this, Marmion strives to build a community of skilled and dedicated educators, and talented and receptive students.
Parents, teachers, support staff, alumni and students work together to foster respect for each person and to develop God-given talents.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Marmion Academy often compared to?

Marmion Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Aurora Central Catholic High School, Benet Academy by visitors of our site.

What is Marmion Academy's ranking?

Marmion Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Marmion Academy?

The application deadline for Marmion Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 4/2/2013

Wonderful environment for teen boys to learn and grow both academically and socially.

- Posted by Parent - jaman

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