Quick Facts

The mission of Chesterton Academy of Atlanta is to raise up a generation of joyful leaders and saints, educated in the classical tradition and the truths of the Catholic faith, abounding in the knowledge, the skills and the character requisite for success in college and professional life as well as in building up the kingdom of God, and to excel in service of family, of country, and of Christ our Lord.

Independent/private classical high school grounded in the Catholic faith opened Fall of 2023 with first freshman class
Member school of the Chesterton Schools Network established in 2013 with over 70 schools currently operating — named after the saintly 20th century English convert to the Catholic faith and prolific writer, G.K. Chesterton
Integrated classical curriculum and school culture form students to think critically and prepare them for the future — college, careers or religious vocations, and most importantly to be saints
Students come from various backgrounds including classical schools, non-classical Catholic schools, home school, private schools, and public schools (children from non-classical backgrounds are typically able to integrate seamlessly into a classical model)
Located on campus of St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Kennesaw, GA
All faculty, staff, and members of the board of directors take the Oath of Fidelity to the magisterium
Students attend Mass each morning as part of their schedule
Basketball, volleyball, and other sports, clubs, fine arts, and extracurricular activities
Chesterton students achieve among the highest ACT and SAT scores in the country and are able to gain admission to top colleges and universities (including both liberal arts and technical schools)
Accreditation through the Georgia Independent School Association and Cognia
Tuition for 2024-2025 academic year is $8961 per student