A Joyfully Catholic, Classical High School in the Black Hills
Now open at: 2800 Jackson Blvd, Suite 410 | Rapid City Apply Now"There is a whole truth of things, and in knowing it and speaking it we are happy."
—G.K. ChestertonUpcoming Events
Shadow Days - Fall 2026
We are happy to offer a shadow day for prospective students to join us for a partial or full day of school. All shadowing students will begin the day with us at 7:30am. Full-day shadowing ends at 3:00pm; partial-day shadowing ends at 1:15pm after lunch. Open to current 8th grade students. To schedule an individual shadow day, contact us at info@chestertonalcuin.org
Open House - Friday, December 4, 4:30-7pm
This Friday, we open our doors to prospective families, our benefactors, and the community at large to enjoy some wine, cheese, and Advent carols! Come visit the school and see what your prayers, donations, and encouragement have meant to our new school.
We are still accepting Applications for the 2026-2027 Academic Year for Freshmen and Sophomores.
The Chesterton Difference
The mission of Chesterton Academy is to help parents raise up a new generation of joyful leaders and saints, educated in the classical tradition and the truths of the Catholic faith. Our rigorous, integrated curriculum unlocks student’s potential and prepares students to succeed in college and professional life, and to excel in service of family, of country, and of Christ our Lord.
Chesterton Academy offers:
- A well-rounded education that develops strong intellectual habits
- A supportive community growing in virtue and holiness
- A catalyst for promoting character and leadership skills
Our Model of Education
Inspired by Saint Pope John Paul II, we take as our motto Cultura Vitae, the culture of life. We make it our mission to prepare our students to triumph over the materialism and despair that pervade our culture and to accept our Lord’s offer to have life and have it abundantly. Our classical curriculum combines a broad liberal arts education with a strong emphasis on the cultivation of Christian virtues and an appreciation of beauty.
The Three Pillars
Intellect
We teach the classics of Western thought from physics to philosophy, and the interrelationship of the great ideas; teaching students not merely what to think but how to think.
Character
We help students grow in the four cardinal virtues of prudence, temperance, fortitude and justice, which we believe are the foundation of leadership.
Spirituality
Our students come to understand and embrace the truth of why they exist: to know God, to love Him, and to serve Him in this world and be happy with Him forever in the next.
