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Chesterton Academy

2119 Stillwater Ave E Saint Paul, MN 55119

Tel: (952) 378-1779

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

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About the School

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 (2026-27)

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

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Chesterton Academy
9	42
10	31
11	41
12	37

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Student Body

Total Students

151 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 23%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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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The average private school tuition in Saint Paul, MN is $12,392 for elementary schools and $24,096 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Saint Paul, MN is 90% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).