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Marquette Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 380 students in Marquette, MI, 10% of all K-12 students in Marquette, MI are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
67% of private schools in Marquette, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Marquette, MI (2026-27)

Map of Discovery Central
Discovery Central
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Daycare / Preschool
131 W Washington St Ste A
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-4060
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Father Marquette Catholic Academy Photo
Father Marquette Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
500 S. 4th St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-1129
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Map of Fr Marquette Catholic Academy
Fr Marquette Catholic Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students
Catholic
500 S. Fourth Street
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-1129
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Marquette, MI Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
380
Students
$12,000
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
6%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Marquette)
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
894 Schools
# Students
380 Students
146,045 Students
% Students of Color
6%
19%
0.53
0.52
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
3 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
175 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
46%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
194 Students
34,313 Students
% of Others Students
51%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
26 Teachers
11,544 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,000
$8,963
Admissions & Athletics
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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