Admissions

Tuition: $11,900 (pre Step Up Scholarship dollars)
Enrollment Fee: $500
Book Fee: $500 due June 1, 2025

* Fees are not refundable.

Florida is a school choice state. That means that all Chesterton Academy students are eligible for scholarship money from the State of Florida through the Step Up for Students program. This academic year, most high school students in Sarasota County received $8,278 in tuition scholarship funding, which means our families tuition responsibility was $2,722 for the 2025-26 academic year.

Chesterton accepts FTC and FES-EO scholarships including FES-Unique Abilities. Learn more about Step Up Scholarships here. (Note: Parent placed private school student with a unique ability does not have an individual right to receive some or all of the special education and related services that the student would receive if enrolled in a public school under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as amended.)

Chesterton Academy utilizes the services of TADS to help us fairly allocate our limited aid dollars. A student application process must be completed in full before being considered for tuition assistance. Tuition assistance is available to families who apply until our financial aid budget has been allocated to qualified students.

Tuition assistance does not factor into a decision for accepting a student into Chesterton Academy. Financial need should not deter any students from applying as we are committed to working with families to ensure their students are able to receive a Chesterton education.

Chesterton Academy of St. Padre Pio offers various scholarships to honor a student’s achievement and also serves to help further defray the cost of a Chesterton education. Those scholarship categories are as follows:

Star Academic Scholarship 

Awarded to those students who have maintained academic excellence during middle school. 

Socrates Scholarship 

Awarded to those students who have excelled in theology class during their middle school years. A recommendation from their theology teacher is required. 

Shepherd Scholarship 

Awarded to students who have shown leadership in their community through liturgical service, especially cantoring, lectoring, and serving at the altar. The local pastor gives his blessing and feedback about the individual. 

St. Catherine of Bologna Art Scholarship 

Awarded to students who excel in the visual arts. Art submission required. 

St. Cecilia Music Scholarship 

Awarded to students who excel in the vocal arts. Audition required. 

St. Pope John Paul II Dramatic Arts Scholarship 

Awarded to students who excel in the theatrical arts. Audition required.

St. Sebastian Athletic Leadership Scholarship

Awarded to students who not only excel on the field but also show    strength of character and leadership both on and off the field. 

To be considered for these scholarships, a completed application must be submitted. Please apply here.

Chesterton Academy of St. Padre Pio admits students of any race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.