North Star Montessori Academy

North Star Montessori Academy is an active, public independent charter district located at 3030 Wright Street in Marquette, Michigan. Situated within the scenic Marquette metropolitan area and characterized as a remote town setting, this single-school district operates as its own local education agency for federal programs, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Designed to deliver an engaging, child-centered educational framework, the academy provides a tailored academic environment for families throughout the Upper Peninsula seeking an alternative to traditional public school structures.

During the current academic year, the academy maintains an intimate learning environment with a total enrollment of 145 students spanning kindergarten through eighth grade. The district’s student body is supported by a comprehensive staffing structure that includes 30 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, 1.5 instructional aides, and over 20 dedicated support staff members, bringing the total district personnel to nearly 52 full-time equivalent positions. This remarkable staffing ratio enables exceptionally small class sizes and highly individualized instruction, offering researchers and prospective parents a compelling example of a well-resourced, community-focused charter school in a rural setting.