WELCOME TO MARMION

Guided By Faith. Developing Leaders. Preparing For Life.

Marmion Academy is a place where young men and women are known, loved, and called to greatness. Set apart by our Benedictine foundation, we shape students through three core pillars: Faith, Leadership, and Academic Excellence. These guiding principles help to build not only minds, but hearts and habits for life.

7th Grade Explore Day

Experience Marmion through our Explore Day event designed to offer a glimpse into high school life as a Cadet. Over the course of this visit, you’ll get to take part in sessions highlighting spirituality, academics, athletic offerings and leadership building.

Spring & Summer Youth Camps

Marmion Academy has a range of youth camps this summer for grades 3-8 for athletics, bass fishing, and chess.

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Shadow a Cadet

Incoming students are encouraged to shadow a Cadet. Meet students and teachers, get a feel for the Marmion community, and learn more about becoming a Cadet.

#1 Best College Prep Private High School

We’re proud to share that Marmion Academy has been ranked #1 in Kane County by Niche.com for Best Private High School, Best Catholic High School, Best College Prep Private High School. This recognition reflects our commitment to academic excellence, faith, and forming students prepared for what’s next.

of graduates earn academic scholarships

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Tyson Bagent Football Camp

Youth Camps

Tyson Bagent Offensive Skills Camp

Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Open to grades 6–12, this 2-hour camp led by Tyson Bagent, quarterback of the Chicago Bears, will focus on high-level instruction in passing, receiving, and quarterback drills. Only 125 spots will be available.

Marmion

For Life

Here, faith is more than a value, it’s a lived experience. Our Benedictine monks are present in the day-to-day, cultivating a spirit of hospitality, purpose, and service. Leadership is woven into every opportunity, from JROTC and LEAD, to the quiet courage shown in daily choices. And our academic model respects each learner’s path, offering rigorous college prep, engineering partnerships, and hands-on vocational options that go beyond traditional education.


Marmion is more than a school. It’s a community where students rise above, expect more, and become more.

Abbot Joel and Students Walking
Rooted in Faith

About Marmion

A Place To Grow, A Place To Belong

Since 1933, Marmion Academy has been guided by the Benedictine monks and grounded in the Rule of Saint Benedict. Our foundation in Faith, Leadership, and Academic Excellence forms young men and women to lead lives of purpose, service, and strength. On our 300-acre campus, students are immersed in a culture where hospitality and spiritual growth are part of daily life. With Benedictine monks present in our classrooms and chapel, students are nurtured in both intellect and soul. Our academic programs are as diverse as our students’ paths, from advanced college-prep and engineering partnerships to hands-on vocational training and personalized academic support

At Marmion, every student is part of a close-knit community where they are inspired to be more, aim higher and live with purpose.

Next Chapter

The Tradition Expands. The Mission Remains.

As we look to the future, Marmion Academy remains unwavering in our Benedictine mission. In 2026, we joyfully welcome young women into our tradition, expanding our legacy while deepening our purpose.

The addition of the Saint Scholastica Sisterhood, alongside the long-standing Saint Benedict Brotherhood, reflects a community united in faith, complementary in spirit, and committed to a shared purpose. Together, these young leaders will uphold the values that have long set Marmion apart from other institutions.

This is not a change, it’s a continuation of who we’ve always been. Our doors are opening wider, and our mission is reaching farther. As the Marmion story continues, so does our commitment to forming leaders who rise above and lead with heart.

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Marmion Stories

A Marmion senior’s path is already taking shape.

A Marmion senior’s path is already taking shape.

A Future in Motion A Marmion senior’s path is already taking shape. Henry Medernach has just accepted a job offer with Ford Motor Company’s engineering division. He’s still a senior at Marmion Academy. Henry will be attending Kettering University in the fall to study...

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Preparing Cadets for the Age of AI Transformation

Preparing Cadets for the Age of AI Transformation

Preparing Cadets for the Age of AI Transformation In partnership with Northern Illinois University, Marmion is bringing college-level artificial intelligence and cybersecurity education into the curriculum. Young people today will live and work in a future utterly...

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Marmion Voices: A Full-Circle Moment

Marmion Voices: A Full-Circle Moment The fourth in a series highlighting voices from the Marmion community Marmion Spanish teacher Luz-Maria Acosta-Knutson grew up in Chicago’s Little Italy neighborhood, just a short walk from St. Ignatius High School. Her older...

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