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We’re proud to share that Marmion Academy has been ranked #1 in Kane County again by Niche.com for:
• Best Private High School
• Best Catholic High School
• Best College Prep Private High School
These rankings reflect what families experience every day at Marmion: strong academics, dedicated faculty, a faith-centered community, and a commitment to forming students of character who are prepared for what comes next.
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October 25 at 1:00 p.m.
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.
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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Marmion Academy to be Featured on ABC 7 Friday Flyover
Marmion Academy will be in the spotlight Friday, October 9, when ABC 7 Chicago brings its Friday Flyover to campus for a morning of live broadcasts showcasing the students, programs and traditions that make Marmion special. From 5 to 7 a.m., ABC 7 will...
Marmion Academy Student Recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC)
Aurora, IL - Marmion Academy is pleased to announce that senior, Caleb Quitno, has been named a National Merit Semifinalist in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program. Quitno is the son of Dr. Chris and Shannon Quitno of Geneva. Semifinalist status is based on...
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...
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.