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FR Marquette Catholic Academy

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Marquette, MI

500 S 4th St, Marquette, MI 49855

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic schools in Michigan
  • Serving families in Marquette since at least 2011

FR Marquette Catholic Academy is a Catholic parish school in Marquette, Michigan, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 120 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in Michigan. The school is part of the Diocese of Marquette. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
120
Teachers
13.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 80 girls, 40 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic elementary schools in Michigan (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 55% of Catholic elementary schools in Michigan.
    • Compared with 135 Catholic elementary schools in Michigan.

    Students by survey year

    136’11–12105’13–14171’15–1647’17–18120’21–22120’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K28
    K12
    120
    218
    313
    414
    511
    615
    76
    811

    Student body

    White86%
    Asian7%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Black2%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about FR Marquette Catholic Academy

    What grades does FR Marquette Catholic Academy serve?

    FR Marquette Catholic Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend FR Marquette Catholic Academy?

    About 120 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at FR Marquette Catholic Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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