Marquette Catholic School

311 3rd St S Virginia, MN 55792
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 165 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

  • Marquette Catholic Elementary School is dedicated to excellence in education based upon fidelity to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to the Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Marquette provides each child with opportunities to grow and develop in all aspects of life: spiritually, morally, intellectually, emotionally, socially and physically.
  • Marquette Catholic School draws its inspiration and strength from Jesus the Master Teacher.
  • His teachings and example illumine all educational programs and activities by interpreting and giving order to human culture and providing true understanding of the child as a human and spiritual being called to develop his or her fullest potential.
  • With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Marquette responds to the call to teach as Jesus taught; in faith we join together to bring the living message of Christ to the children as students, to their families as the primary educators of their children, and to each other also, through prayer, example and service.
  • Marquette Catholic School is committed to educating each child in a Godly manner that develops high standards of thinking and behavior, a well-formed conscience, sound judgement, personal thoughtfulness and self-discipline.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 165 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
165 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 23%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • School Motto: Marquette Catholic School is dedicated to academic excellence formed in the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Sacramental life of the Catholic Church.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Marquette Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Minnesota is $8,842 for elementary schools and $14,463 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Minnesota is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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