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.

Leadership Isn’t an Activity—It’s Part of the Curriculum

At Marmion Academy, our goal is not simply to educate students for the next test or the next four years. We are preparing them for a lifetime of leadership. Because leadership isn’t just something we encourage. It’s something we teach.

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#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.

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Let’s Go Cadets

Go Cadet Soccer Night

Go Cadet Soccer

Tuesday, September 15

All 4th – grade students and their families are welcome to come cheer on our Soccer Cadets!
Pre-game activities begin at 6:00pm and kick-off is at 6:30 p.m.! Make sure to RSVP for an epic giveaway.
Homecoming Kick Off Party

Homecoming Bonfire & Kick Off Party

Saturday, September 19

Open to the community! Bring the whole family and join us for our Homecoming activities like our epic bonfire, a live band, free family fun zone, food trucks, and a pep rally.
If you have a student in grades 4-8 RSVP for some fun giveaways.

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 2026
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.

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Explore College Prep Schools that Form Both Head and Heart

Explore College Prep Schools that Form Both Head and Heart

  CREST HILL, ILLINOIS – Families looking for a high school experience that prepares students not only for college, but for a life of faith, purpose, and service, are invited to attend the Catholic High School Admissions Fair on Wednesday, September 16, from 6-8...

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Ready for a New Chapter

Ready for a New Chapter

Marmion Assistant Principals Rebecca Cann and Mark Malkowski reflect on Marmion at this moment and what will remain unchanged.  On their road to becoming educators Rebecca: I always knew I wanted to be a teacher. When I was a kid, I ran a school out of the playhouse...

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I believe that I have become a leader in my own way—someone who can model what it means to be a good person. Marmion has been a blessing in disguise for me. I know now that my parents chose it because they knew I could become something greater than myself. I am forever thankful for having the opportunity to be a part of this school, the people I have met, and the love I have received.

Diego Tellez '25