Father Marquette Catholic Academy Photo

Best Marquette County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 357 students in Marquette County, MI.
100% of private elementary schools in Marquette County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).

Private Elementary Schools in Marquette County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Marquette Sda Continuation School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
270 Us Highway 41 E
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-4888
Gr: K-8 | 5 students

Overview

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

Student Body:

# Students
357 Students
123,180 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
25 Teachers
9,751 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
16 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,000
$9,399

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.51
# American Indian Students
n/a
356 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
3,498 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
4,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
3 Students
5,680 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
176 Students
82,869 Students
% White Students
49%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
170 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
169 Students
28,408 Students
% of Others Students
47%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Marquette County, MI?
3 private elementary schools are located in Marquette County, MI.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Marquette County?
100% of private elementary schools in Marquette County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private elementary schools in Marquette County are often viewed compared to one another?

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