Empowering Minds, Building Character, Fostering Virtue.
A Sarasota Catholic classical curriculum for tomorrows leaders.
Trust In Our History Of Success
Students at Chesterton Academy enjoy a cohesive, content-rich education. A broad exposure to many different disciplines helps students expand their interests and uncover hidden talents. Each year builds on the previous, so that by the end of senior year, our students are articulate, clear-thinking, well-rounded, and, very importantly, joyful individuals.
Upcoming Open House
Join us Thursday March 13 at 6pm, 2025 for an Open House and get to know our school, teachers, and curriculum. Sit in on a class, tour the school and learn about the Chesterton difference!
What Parents Are Saying!
Elizabeth - Parent
“Unlike other institutions, Chesterton has provided true instruction of how our beautiful faith transcends into different areas of life and how it has impacted history. The academics at Chesterton aids and strengthens much of what his father and I try to nurture in the home. Chesterton is an extension of our home.”
Lorena - Parent
“Chesterton Academy of St. Padre Pio is providing a loving and nurturing educational experience for the soul and intellect, based in the mystery of the Incarnation and Sacrament of the Eucharist. I can not imagine a better way to prepare our daughter to face the world, growing in integrity and placing God’s commandments before anything else.”
Why Choose Us
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Lowest Tuition in the Area
We pride ourselves on offering affordable tuition for aspiring students. We accept “Step Up For Students” and offer financial aid and merit scholarships.
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Low Student to Teacher Ratio
We offer a 15-1 student to teacher ratio assuring that your students get the personalized attention they deserve.
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College Credit/Dual Enrollment
We offer Partnership courses, allowing high school students to take college-level courses that count for both high school and college credit. We also offer students the opportunity for Dual Enrollment with Franciscan University at a fraction of the cost.
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Safe Learning Environment
Know that your students are safe and secure when at Chesterton. We take pride in creating an environment that lets the students focus, learn and grow in a small, close-knit community.