6.8 avg / 10

Best Schools in Marquette, Michigan

10 schools · 5 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 High · 2 Other

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 9

Private: 1

Districts: 3

Avg Rating: 6.8/10

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Use this page to compare every school in Marquette by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Elementary · Marquette Area Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

High · Marquette Area Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Marquette for 2026 are Graveraet Elementary School (9.0/10), Sandy Knoll School (7.7/10), and Marquette Senior High School (7.1/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 9 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds

Graveraet Elementary School

Rates 9.0/10 despite 33% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Marquette schools.

Top-Rated Schools in Marquette

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Graveraet Elementary School	9.0 / 10	Elementary	+2.1	99th
2	Sandy Knoll School	7.7 / 10	Elementary	+0.8	84th
3	Marquette Senior High School	7.1 / 10	High	-0.2	72th
4	Fr Marquette Catholic Academy	7.0 / 10	Elementary	—	68th
5	North Star Montessori Academy	6.7 / 10	Other	+0.3	61th
6	Superior Hills Elementary School	6.6 / 10	Elementary	-0.4	59th
7	Cherry Creek Elementary School	6.2 / 10	Elementary	-0.9	49th
8	Bothwell Middle School	5.9 / 10	Middle	-1.2	41th
9	Vandenboom Alternative High School	5.3 / 10	High	-0.5	28th

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.8/10
Median household income: $62,321
Median home value: $245,100
Bachelor's degree or higher: 45%
Avg commute: 15 min
Owner-occupied homes: 61%

How Marquette compares

Michigan rank

#97 of 372

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.6

above Michigan avg (6.2)

Median household income

$62k

85% of Michigan median

Schools in this city

9

About Schools in Marquette, Michigan

Marquette, Michigan is home to 10 schools, including 9 public schools and 1 private school. The city's schools span 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.

With an average rating of 6.8 out of 10, schools in Marquette show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Marquette is Graveraet Elementary School with a composite score of 9.0/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Marquette is served by 3 school districts: Marquette Area Public Schools, North Star Montessori Academy, Marquette-Alger Regional Education Service Agency. These districts collectively serve 3,581 students.

Marquette's community shows 45% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $62,321. The poverty rate in the area is 16.3%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Filter by ZIP: 49855 (10)

Elementary Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Graveraet Elementary School 287 students · Kindergarten–5th	287	Kindergarten–5th	9.0
2	Sandy Knoll School 315 students · Pre-K–5th	315	Pre-K–5th	7.7
3	Superior Hills Elementary School 381 students · Pre-K–5th	381	Pre-K–5th	6.6
4	Cherry Creek Elementary School 410 students · Kindergarten–5th	410	Kindergarten–5th	6.2
Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Fr Marquette Catholic Academy Private 120 students · Pre-K–8th	120	Pre-K–8th	7.0

Middle Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Bothwell Middle School 699 students · 5th–8th	699	5th–8th	5.9

High Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Marquette Senior High School 953 students · 7th–12th	953	7th–12th	7.1
2	Vandenboom Alternative High School 151 students · 9th–12th	151	9th–12th	5.3

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	North Star Montessori Academy 191 students · Pre-K–12th	191	Pre-K–12th	6.7
2	Marquettealger Administrative Unit 24 students · Pre-K–12th	24	Pre-K–12th	—

Schools in Marquette

Marquette, Michigan · 10 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$62,321

Median Home Value

$245,100

Median Rent

$992/mo

Population

33,199

College Educated

45%

Homeownership

61%

Avg Commute

15 min

Poverty Rate

16.3%

Community Profile

Marquette has a median household income of $62,321. It is a well-educated community where 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $245,100, with a median rent of $992/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.3%. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 15 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Michigan
Elementary: 5
Middle: 1
High: 2
Other: 2

Resources

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School Districts (3)

Marquette Area Public Schools

7 schools · 3,227 students

North Star Montessori Academy

1 school · 191 students

Marquette-Alger Regional Education Service Agency

1 school · 163 students

Nearby Cities

Ishpeming (5 schools)

Eben Junction (1 school)

24 mi

Arnold (1 school)

34 mi

Other Major Cities in Michigan

Top metros statewide by school count.

Detroit 195 schools Grand Rapids 161 schools Ann Arbor 65 schools Saginaw 62 schools Kalamazoo 59 schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Marquette, Michigan

How many schools are in Marquette, Michigan?

Marquette has 10 schools, including 9 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Marquette, Michigan?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Marquette is 6.8 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Marquette, Michigan?

The top-ranked school in Marquette on MySchoolScout is Graveraet Elementary School with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What is the best elementary school in Marquette, Michigan?

The top-ranked elementary school in Marquette on MySchoolScout is Graveraet Elementary School with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What is the best middle school in Marquette, Michigan?

The top-ranked middle school in Marquette on MySchoolScout is Bothwell Middle School with a composite score of 5.9/10.

What is the best high school in Marquette, Michigan?

The top-ranked high school in Marquette on MySchoolScout is Marquette Senior High School with a composite score of 7.1/10.

How many school districts serve Marquette, Michigan?

Marquette is served by 3 school districts: Marquette Area Public Schools, North Star Montessori Academy, Marquette-alger Regional Education Service Agency.

What is the education level in Marquette, Michigan?

According to Census data, 45% of adults in Marquette have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Marquette, Michigan?

The median household income in Marquette is approximately $62,321 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Marquette, Michigan?

Yes, Marquette has 1 private school alongside 9 public schools. The top-rated private school is Fr Marquette Catholic Academy with a score of 7.0/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Marquette, Michigan?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Marquette is 14.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Marquette, Michigan?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.