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
Diversity
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.:
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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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
Miles
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 | 543 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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2051 Larpenteur Avenue E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-5577
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-5577
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 88 Tuition listed
2625 Larpenteur Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 777-1376
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 777-1376
1.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,057 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 46 Tuition listed
Abi Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
6944 Hudson Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 739-7686
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 739-7686
2.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 19 students Avg. class size: 2 students
380 Jackson Street, Suite 100
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 288-4606
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 288-4606
4.1 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 4 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1200 Oakdale Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 455-1521
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 455-1521
5.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 481 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
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
2051 Larpenteur Avenue E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-5577
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-5577
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 88 Tuition listed
2625 Larpenteur Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 777-1376
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 777-1376
1.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,057 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 46 Tuition listed
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(Catholic)
1695 Kennard Street
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 777-5877
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 777-5877
1.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 140 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
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 | 543 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 88 Tuition listed
Paidea Child Development Center ![Paidea Child Development Center Photo - Paidea Child Development Center is located at 949 Geneva Avenue N. near 3M's headquarters in the east metro area of the Twin Cities.]( "Paidea Child Development Center Photo - Paidea Child Development Center is located at 949 Geneva Avenue N. near 3M's headquarters in the east metro area of the Twin Cities.")
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
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2169 Stillwater Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 738-4875
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 738-4875
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 451 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
985 Ruth St N
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 744-7440
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 744-7440
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Margaret St
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8870
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8870
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Lacrosse Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 778-2940
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 778-2940
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Minority enrollment: 89%
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1140 White Bear Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8970
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8970
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 489 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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