Very Good
#151 of 462 private schools in MI
Top 33% of private schools
Fr Marquette Catholic Academy
Elementary School · Marquette, MI
A private elementary school in Marquette, MI serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
500 S 4TH ST, Marquette, MI 49855
- 11:1 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 MI.
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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 MI
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Fr Marquette Catholic 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 84Very Walkable
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Average697/100K
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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
$62,321
Median home value
$245,100
Median rent
$992/mo
College educated
44.9%
Homeownership
61.2%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49855; 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)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Knoll SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Graveraet Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 287 | Compare → |
| Marquettealger Administrative UnitEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Superior Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 381 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fr Marquette Catholic Academy is listed in Marquette, MI; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Fr Marquette Catholic Academy
Fr Marquette Catholic Academy is a private elementary school in Marquette, MI, serving approximately 120 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #151 of 462 private schools in MI.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fr Marquette Catholic Academy
What grades does Fr Marquette Catholic Academy serve?
Fr Marquette Catholic Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Fr Marquette Catholic Academy?
Fr Marquette Catholic Academy has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fr Marquette Catholic Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fr Marquette Catholic Academy is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Fr Marquette Catholic Academy rank in MI?
Fr Marquette Catholic Academy ranks #151 of 462 private schools in MI.
What is Fr Marquette Catholic Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Fr Marquette Catholic Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Fr Marquette Catholic Academy a private school?
Yes, Fr Marquette Catholic 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 Fr Marquette Catholic Academy a religious school?
Fr Marquette Catholic Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 120
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Marquette County
- Phone
- (906) 225-1129
- Area population (ZIP 49855)
- 33,199
- Area average commute
- 14.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 49855; 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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