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Marquette Catholic Schools PK-12

  • LocationBellevue, IA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades PK–12 · 243 students
Official website

Marquette Catholic, PK-12, in Bellevue, Iowa, is a school of the Archdiocese of Dubuque. Its service policy requires 90 hours over grades 9 through 12, and its pages describe service events and a Kairos retreat for juniors and seniors. A youth group run by the parish meets in the area.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Marquette Catholic Schools PK-12, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miSaint Joseph's Catholic Church: 0.1 mi1Marquette Catholic campus ministry: 0.0 miMarquette Catholic Schools PK-12 (campus)N0.1 mi
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  1. Saint Joseph's Catholic Church — 0.1 mi · 405 Franklin Street, Bellevue

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Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The school's mission statement describes its curriculum as combining the classroom with the foundational values of the Catholic faith.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Mission | Marquette Catholic, PK-12marquettecatholic.com/our-mission · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “offering a PreK-12 education that combines the innovation of a modern, rigorous classroom with the foundational values of the Catholic faith”
      The mission describes the education as combining the classroom with the foundational values of the Catholic faith.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (The Kairos retreat is designed for high school juniors and seniors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. KAIROS | Marquette Catholic, PK-12marquettecatholic.com/tec · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Kairos is a Catholic experience designed for high school juniors and seniors.”
      The school offers the Kairos Catholic experience for juniors and seniors.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One staff member is listed as K-12 Music & Campus Ministry. The parochial vicar is not counted as campus ministry staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff Directory | Marquette Catholic, PK-12marquettecatholic.com/staff-directory · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Jacob Till K-12 Music & Campus Ministry”
      Jacob Till is listed as K-12 music and campus ministry staff.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Required service per semester is 12 hours in grades 9 and 10, 15 hours in grade 11, and 6 hours plus a senior service project in grade 12. Over grades 9 through 12 this is about 90 hours.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Marquette Catholic, PK-12marquettecatholic.com/service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Hours Required Per Semester 6th - 8th grade: 10 hours (50 pts of final semester grade) 9th - 10th grade: 12 hours (60 pts of final semester grade) 11th grade: 15 hours (75 pts of final semester grade) 12th grade: 6 hours + senior service project”
      The school requires 12 to 15 service hours per semester in grades 9 through 11, and 6 hours plus a senior project in grade 12.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The school offers service events such as Make-a-Difference Day, Relay for Life, blood drives and Hospice Run.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Marquette Catholic, PK-12marquettecatholic.com/service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Throughout the year, students are provided with multiple service opportunities, such as Make-a-Difference Day, Relay for Life, blood drives, school concession stands, Hospice Run, and offering assistance at the request of community members.”
      Students take part in organized service events during the year.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Students complete about 90 hours of required service over grades 9 through 12.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Marquette Catholic, PK-12marquettecatholic.com/service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Hours Required Per Semester 6th - 8th grade: 10 hours (50 pts of final semester grade) 9th - 10th grade: 12 hours (60 pts of final semester grade) 11th grade: 15 hours (75 pts of final semester grade) 12th grade: 6 hours + senior service project”
      The school requires 12 to 15 service hours per semester in grades 9 through 11, and 6 hours plus a senior project in grade 12.
  • The Kairos Catholic experience is offered to juniors and seniors.
    Sources (1)
    1. KAIROS | Marquette Catholic, PK-12marquettecatholic.com/tec · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Kairos is a Catholic experience designed for high school juniors and seniors.”
      The school offers the Kairos Catholic experience for juniors and seniors.
  • The mission describes the education as combining the classroom with the foundational values of the Catholic faith.
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Mission | Marquette Catholic, PK-12marquettecatholic.com/our-mission · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “offering a PreK-12 education that combines the innovation of a modern, rigorous classroom with the foundational values of the Catholic faith”
      The mission describes the education as combining the classroom with the foundational values of the Catholic faith.

Concerns

  • Mass times are shown in an embedded calendar.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mass Schedule | Marquette Catholic, PK-12marquettecatholic.com/prayers-mass-times · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Mass Schedule”
      The school publishes a Mass schedule page; its times are in an embedded calendar that this review could not read.
  • The only retreat listed is for juniors and seniors.
    Sources (1)
    1. KAIROS | Marquette Catholic, PK-12marquettecatholic.com/tec · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Kairos is a Catholic experience designed for high school juniors and seniors.”
      The school offers the Kairos Catholic experience for juniors and seniors.

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Campus ministry home

Marquette Catholic campus ministry

  • Address: 502 Franklin St., Bellevue, IA 52031
  • Location: On campus

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Source: marquettecatholic.com, verified Oct. 13, 2026, marquettecatholic.com, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 3 location not published

Clubs and groups 1

  • Youth Group (parish-based)
    First Wednesday of each month, 7 pm
    A parish-based program for youth that promotes community, faith and service. Activities include NCYC and Steubenville conferences, ICYC in Cedar Rapids, sledding, and local and non-local service opportunities.
    marquettecatholic.com

Retreats 1

Service 1

  • Service events
    Make-a-Difference Day, Relay for Life, blood drives, school concession stands, Hospice Run, and help for community members.
    marquettecatholic.com

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Staff Directory | Marquette Catholic, PK-12marquettecatholic.com/staff-directory · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Jacob Till K-12 Music & Campus Ministry”
    Jacob Till is listed as K-12 music and campus ministry staff.
    “Jacob Till K-12 Music & Campus Ministry”
    Jacob Till is listed as K-12 music and campus ministry staff.
  2. Youth Group | Marquette Catholic, PK-12marquettecatholic.com/youth-group · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “The Youth Group is a parish-based program designed to allow youth an opportunity to grow in their faith through activities that promote community, faith, and service.”
    A parish-based youth group for Marquette students meets monthly.
  3. Marquette Catholic, PK-12 | Bellevue, IAmarquettecatholic.com · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “502 Franklin St. Bellevue, IA 52031”
    The school is at 502 Franklin Street in Bellevue, Iowa.

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Academic Excellence

FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
24 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.64%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.12.2 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseArchdiocese of Dubuque, IA
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)243
Students in grades 9–1261
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio12.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges64%
SettingRural

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Dubuque

The Most Reverend Thomas Zinkula, Archbishop of Dubuque

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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