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Marmion Academy

1000 Butterfield Rd Aurora, IL 60502

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 511 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked IL School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 511 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Marmion Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1933
School Motto
'Dare to Lead'

Student Body

Total Students
511 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 34%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,300.00 (2024-2025)
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Sports

Colors
Blue, Red
School Mascot
The Cadets

School Notes

  • Marmion Academy is a college preparatory school.
  • Its mission is the education of young men in leadership skills and a value-based liberal arts education, founded on the Roman Catholic Faith and the Benedictine tradition of a desire for God and a love for learning.
  • To accomplish this, Marmion strives to build a community of skilled and dedicated educators, and talented and receptive students.
  • Parents, teachers, support staff, alumni and students work together to foster respect for each person and to develop God-given talents.
  • Marmion Academy is a college preparatory school.
  • Its mission is the education of young men in leadership skills and a value-based liberal arts education, founded on the Roman Catholic Faith and the Benedictine tradition of a desire for God and a love for learning.
  • To accomplish this, Marmion strives to build a community of skilled and dedicated educators, and talented and receptive students.
  • Parents, teachers, support staff, alumni and students work together to foster respect for each person and to develop God-given talents.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Marmion Academy often compared to?
Marmion Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Aurora Central Catholic High School, Benet Academy by visitors of our site.
What is Marmion Academy's ranking?
Marmion Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Marmion Academy?
The application deadline for Marmion Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average acceptance rate in Aurora, IL is 98% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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