Motto: Only one thing is necessary... Vision: It is our vision that the Catholic values and quality education provided during the developmental years will give our students the foundation they need for future growth in all areas of their lives.
Through continued Christian guidance and educational excellence, our students will become responsible and independent young adults with a strong sense of Christian leadership and service to the community.
Mission: Centered in the person of Jesus Christ and grounded in the teachings of the Catholic Church, Father Marquette Catholic Academy is a mission of four Marquette parishes. Partnering with parents, we work to form students into disciples who will go forth to improve the world around them.
We accomplish this by uniting the pursuits of faith and reason.
Through rigorous academics grounded in the perennial classical curriculum and a commitment to personal attention of each student and their growth in virtue, we are dedicated to the complete formation of our students, remembering that in the end, only one thing is necessary.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 151 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
151 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 19%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
School Notes
- Motto: Only one thing is necessary...
- Vision:It is our vision that the Catholic values and quality education provided during the developmental years will give our students the foundation they need for future growth in all areas of their lives. Through continued Christian guidance and educational excellence, our students will become responsible and independent young adults with a strong sense of Christian leadership and service to the community.
- Mission:Centered in the person of Jesus Christ and grounded in the teachings of the Catholic Church, Father Marquette Catholic Academy is a mission of four Marquette parishes. Partnering with parents, we work to form students into disciples who will go forth to improve the world around them. We accomplish this by uniting the pursuits of faith and reason. Through rigorous academics grounded in the perennial classical curriculum and a commitment to personal attention of each student and their growth in virtue, we are dedicated to the complete formation of our students, remembering that in the end, only one thing is necessary.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Father Marquette Catholic Academy offer?
Father Marquette Catholic Academy offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Father Marquette Catholic Academy?
The application deadline for Father Marquette Catholic Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Father Marquette Catholic Academy is Munising Baptist School (38.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Marquette Sda Continuation School (6.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Discovery Central (0.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Discovery Central
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 28 students 0.3 miles 131 W Washington St Ste A
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-4060
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-4060
0.3
PK-K
28
Marquette Sda Continuation School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Grades: K-8 | 5 students 6.4 miles 270 Us Highway 41 E
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-4888
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-4888
6.4
K-8
5
Munising Sda School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
Grades: 7 | 4 students 38 miles E8799 M-28
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2942
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2942
38
7
4
Grades: K-12 | 48 students 38.7 miles N6285 Connors Rd
Wetmore, MI 49895
(906) 387-3041
Wetmore, MI 49895
(906) 387-3041
38.7
K-12
48
Grades: K-7 | 49 students 52 miles 433 Baraga Ave
Lanse, MI 49946
(906) 524-5157
Lanse, MI 49946
(906) 524-5157
52
K-7
49
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