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Chesterton Academy

2119 Stillwater Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55119

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Tel: (952) 378-1779

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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:

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.: 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).

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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).