Chesterton Academy in Saint Paul, MN, is a Catholic co–ed 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–teacher 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–mile 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:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
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.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Chesterton Academy is Mounds Park Academy (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Pascal Regional Catholic School (1.2 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
St. Pascal Regional Catholic School
(Catholic)
1757 Conway St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 432-4970
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 432-4970
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students
Transfiguration Elementary School
(Catholic)
6135 15th St N
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 501-2220
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 501-2220
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
East St. Paul KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2070 Burns Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 731-1815
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 731-1815
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK
2051 Larpenteur Avenue E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-5577
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-5577
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 571 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 88 Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
949 Geneva Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 714-8646
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 714-8646
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
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