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#303 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 42% of private schools
Marquette Academy
School · Ottawa, IL
A private school in Ottawa, IL serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
1000 PAUL ST, Ottawa, IL 61350
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
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Where Marquette Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,688/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,562
Median home value
$157,100
Median rent
$940/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61350; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 339 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Marquette Academy is listed in Ottawa, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Marquette Academy
Marquette Academy is a private school in Ottawa, IL, serving approximately 340 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #303 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marquette Academy
What grades does Marquette Academy serve?
Marquette Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Marquette Academy?
Marquette Academy has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marquette Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Marquette Academy is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Marquette Academy rank in IL?
Marquette Academy ranks #303 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Marquette Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Marquette Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Marquette Academy a private school?
Yes, Marquette Academy is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Marquette Academy a religious school?
Marquette Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 340
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 8.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- LaSalle County
- Phone
- (815) 433-0125
- Area population (ZIP 61350)
- 23,999
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61350; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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