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Best Marquette County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 385 students in Marquette County, MI (there are 25 public schools, serving 7,811 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
75% of private schools in Marquette County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Private Schools in Marquette County (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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Map of Marquette Sda Continuation School
Marquette Sda Continuation School
Gr: K-8 | 5 students
Seventh Day Adventist
270 Us Highway 41 E
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-4888
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Overview

Category
This State (MI)
US
# Schools
4 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearMarquette County Total Schools
20254
20244
20233
20223
20213
20203
20192
20183
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
385 Students
146,187 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMarquette County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202596180179
202496174172
202361174174
202289178185
202182176180
202067172171
2019182168175
2018132166172
2017132170180
2016132167178
2015132162167
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% Average Students of Color
6%
19%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMarquette County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20256%19%34%
20246%19%34%
20235%19%33%
20226%20%33%
20216%20%32%
20206%20%32%
20194%19%31%
20184%18%31%
20176%20%32%
20166%21%32%
20156%20%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
27 Teachers
11,475 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMarquette County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202514:113:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202312:114:111:1
202213:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202017:113:112:1
201911:113:112:1
201810:113:112:1
201710:114:112:1
201610:114:112:1
201510:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2021-2025)

YearMarquette County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
2025151715
2024151715
2023151715
2022151715
2021151715
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,000
$10,168

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.52

Diversity Score Trends

YearMarquette County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20250.530.520.65
20240.530.520.65
20230.490.530.65
20220.510.520.64
20210.520.520.64
20200.530.530.64
20190.270.500.63
20180.260.500.63
20170.060.470.61
20160.060.480.61
20150.060.470.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
464 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,112 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMarquette County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20231%3%5%
20222%3%4%
20212%3%4%
20202%3%4%
20191%3%4%
20182%3%4%
20171%3%4%
20161%3%4%
20151%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
6 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMarquette County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20252%4%9%
20242%4%9%
20231%3%9%
20191%4%8%
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# Black Students
3 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMarquette County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
20251%5%7%
20241%5%7%
20231%6%8%
20221%5%7%
20211%5%7%
20201%6%8%
20191%5%7%
20182%5%7%
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# White Students
178 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
46%
65%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMarquette County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202546%65%52%
202446%66%52%
202336%65%52%
202240%65%54%
202144%65%54%
202053%65%54%
201984%67%56%
201885%67%56%
201797%70%58%
201697%70%58%
201597%70%58%
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# 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
195 Students
34,364 Students
% of Others Students
51%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMarquette County AverageMichigan (MI) AverageNational Average
202550%23%26%
202450%22%26%
202361%23%25%
202257%23%25%
202153%23%25%
202044%22%24%
201912%21%24%
201811%21%23%
20172%19%22%
20162%19%22%
20152%19%21%
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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 County, MI?
4 private schools are located in Marquette County, MI.
What percentage of students in Marquette County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Marquette County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Marquette County?
75% of private schools in Marquette County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Marquette County are often viewed compared to one another?

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