Father Marquette Catholic Academy Photo

Best Marquette Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 380 students in Marquette, MI (there are 10 public schools, serving 3,393 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Marquette, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
67% of private schools in Marquette, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Private Schools in Marquette, MI (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Discovery Central
Daycare / Preschool
131 W Washington St Ste A
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-4060
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Father Marquette Catholic Academy
Father Marquette Catholic Academy Photo
(Catholic)
500 S. 4th St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-1129
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
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Marquette)
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
380 Students
147,690 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
11,531 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,000
$10,240

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.52
# American Indian Students
n/a
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,113 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
5,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
3 Students
6,925 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
175 Students
98,129 Students
% White Students
46%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
194 Students
34,838 Students
% of Others Students
51%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Marquette, MI?
3 private schools are located in Marquette, MI.
What percentage of students in Marquette go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Marquette are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Marquette?
67% of private schools in Marquette are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Marquette are often viewed compared to one another?

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