#1 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Marquette
St. Mary's School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic schools in Michigan
Sault Sainte Marie, MI
A+Overall grade77 students10 students per teacher
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Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Marquette
Private schools in the Diocese of Marquette with the highest overall grades. Top 6 of 6 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Marquette
FR Marquette Catholic Academy
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic schools in Michigan
Marquette, MI
A+Overall grade120 students9 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Marquette
St. John Paul II Catholic Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 79% of Catholic schools in Michigan
Menominee, MI
AOverall grade107 students10 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Marquette
St. Francis De Sales School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Manistique since at least 2011
Manistique, MI
AOverall grade117 students12 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Marquette
Bishop Baraga Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic schools in Michigan
Iron Mountain, MI
AOverall grade102 students9 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Schools in the Diocese of Marquette
Holy Name Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–12
Serving families in Escanaba since at least 2011
Escanaba, MI
B+Overall grade186 students10 students per teacher
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