Chesterton Academy (2026 Profile)

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Chesterton Academy

2119 Stillwater Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55119

Tel: (952) 378-1779

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Chesterton Academy in Saint Paul, MN, is a Catholic co鈥揺d private high school serving grades 9 through 12 with an enrollment of 151 students.

The school operates in a large city community setting and maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 7:1 with 22 teaching staff.

Chesterton Academy has the highest percentage of students of color among private schools statewide, ranking in the top 20% for diversity in Minnesota.

Tuition levels are aligned with Saint Paul area averages, where private high school tuition typically approaches $24,192 annually.

The school shares its urban location with several other Catholic and private schools offering varying grade spans within a 2鈥搈ile radius.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 151 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Chesterton Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Student Body

Total Students

151 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 23%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for Chesterton Academy?

The application deadline for Chesterton Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 151 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Saint Paul, MN is $13,046 for elementary schools and $23,811 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Saint Paul, MN is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).