Thank you for your interest in applying to Chesterton Academy, where each student receives the beauty and richness of a joyful, classical, liberal arts education rooted firmly in the Catholic tradition.

Applications for the 2025/26 school year open October 1, 2024, the feast of St. Therese of Lisieux. The Priority Application deadline is December 9th, 2024 and applications received after the deadline will be considered on a rolling basis. Applications are not reviewed until fully submitted and also accompanied by all required documentation. 
 

Admissions steps

VISIT.  Shadow, join us for Odyssey Day, or attend Open House (highly recommended)

APPLY.  Apply through our online admissions portal. Priority Deadline is December 9th. Full application includes a Student and Parent Questionnaire, Teacher Recommendation Request and Transcript Request, along with a $35 non-refundable application fee.

INTERVIEW.  Interviews will take place in December and January for priority applicants. Both parents and the prospective student are required to attend.

ACCEPTANCE.  Accepted students will be notified late January and invited to enroll for the 2025/26 school year.

ENROLL.  Enrollment form and deposit are due 7 days after acceptance notification. 
 

Tuition

Chesterton Academy is committed to keeping tuition affordable for our families and view this as central to our pro-life mission. The actual cost to educate each student far exceeds tuition charged. We appreciate each family helping with fundraising efforts. The tuition rate for the 2025-2026 academic year is $8,650 plus $795 in student fees.