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Marquette County Private Schools

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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

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
# Students
385 Students
146,071 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
27 Teachers
11,540 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,000
$8,963

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.52
# 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
6 Students
5,537 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
3 Students
6,857 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
178 Students
98,052 Students
% White Students
46%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
195 Students
34,318 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 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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