Chesterton at a Glance

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OUR MISSION: Forming the next generation of joyful leaders and saints!

WHO WE ARE

  • A new coed classical high school in the Catholic tradition

  • Member of the Chesterton Schools Network (CSN), a growing group of more than 100 Chesterton Academies across the United States and internationally

  • CSN is an initiative of the Society of G.K. Chesterton, a Catholic lay apostolate canonically established by Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul & Minneapolis in 2018 

OUR PATRON & NAMESAKES

  • Blessed Michael McGivney: Connecticut native and parish priest in New Haven, who founded the Knights of Columbus 

  • G.K. Chesterton: English writer and Catholic convert who exemplified the Catholic faith through a life filled with joy, wonder and gratitude


WHAT WE OFFER TO SOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTICUT

  • Strong Catholic identity, including daily Mass

  • Rigorous, classical curriculum taught through the lens of the Catholic faith in the Socratic method

  • Affordable tuition for families of average means (Total tuition for 2027-28 including books & fees = $10,230 annually)

  • A supportive community for growing in virtue and holiness

  • A minimal technological environment that fosters face-to-face education


NOW OPEN FALL 2026

  • Located inside the Blessed Michael McGivney Pilgrimage Center at 1 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511 

  • Raised over $350,000 to cover first year operating costs

  • Recruited founding freshman class and currently welcoming transfer students

  • Headmaster and founding faculty hired 

  • Add one grade per year thereafter, for a full high school by Year 4