Your Next Steps
Shadow at the Academy
Prospective students are encouraged to spend a full shadow day at Valley of the Sacred Heart Academy.
Students are paired with an Ambassador to experience our classes and joyful atmosphere.
Contact 530-574-0804 to schedule a time that's convenient for you.
Attend an Open House
Parents and students are invited to attend an Open House.
You'll meet our faculty and students, learn about our curriculum and other student activities.
RSVP for an Open House by calling 530-574-0804.
Apply and Enroll
Our application process is completed online.
After the online application is complete, our director will meet one-on-one with you and your student to get to know you and answer any questions that you may have.
An Affordable Education
Tuition & Fees
Valley of the Sacred Heart Academy is committed to offering an outstanding education at an affordable cost to families.
Montessori Tuition (TK-6th) for the 2024-25 academic year is $4,500. The first two children are full price and $4,000 for subsequent children.
Junior High Tuition (7-8th) for the 2024-25 academic year is $5,500. The first two children are full price and $5,000 for subsequent children.
Chesterton Tuition (9th-12th) for the 2024-25 academic year is $6,000. The first two children are full price and $5,500 for subsequent children.
Non-refundable family registration fee is $300 for 1-2 students and $400 for 3 or more students with a material fee of $100 per child. Registration paid after May 1 will increase by $100 per child.
Chesterton book fee: add an additional $375 to yearly tuition if you use the Chesterton books (families may opt to purchase books and start a family library).
Because tuition does not cover the full cost of an education at Chesterton, families are expected to aid in fundraising efforts throughout the school year.
Financial Aid
Scholarships and tuition assistance are available to families who apply and qualify for aid. Valley of the Sacred Heart Academy utilizes the services of FACTS to help us allocate fairly our limited aid dollars.
The student application process must be completed in full before being considered for tuition assistance.
There is a $35 family application fee.
Placement Exam
All high school students are required to take a placement exam as part of the application and enrollment process. The placement exam is used as a diagnostic tool to ensure students are placed in the appropriate section of math or Latin, and to help identify areas of academic strengths and opportunities for growth.
Chesterton Academy administers the Classic Learning Text 8 as its placement exam for incoming freshmen. The placement exam covers:
Verbal reasoning skills
Grammar and writing skills
Quantitive reasoning skills
An optional Latin exam is also offered
