Father Marquette Catholic Academy Photo

Best Marquette Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 352 students in Marquette, MI.
100% of private elementary schools in Marquette, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Private Elementary Schools in Marquette, MI (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

Overview

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

Student Body:

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

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
24 Teachers
9,751 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
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
5 Students
4,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
3 Students
5,680 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
173 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
168 Students
28,408 Students
% of Others Students
48%
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, MI?
2 private elementary schools are located in Marquette, MI.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Marquette?
100% of private elementary schools in Marquette are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Marquette are often viewed compared to one another?

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