Chesterton Academy students dance at the school’s annual Gala on Saturday, Jan. 29. (Submitted photo)

Chesterton Academy has been named one of the top schools in the National

School Rankings of the Classic Learning Test (CLT) for 2020-21. This award recognizes Chesterton Academy, based in Menomonee Falls, and their student body, for collectively receiving one of the highest median scores in the nation on the CLT.

Chesterton Academy of Milwaukee received two national rankings out of hundreds of schools across the nation: first place on the CLT10 and second place on the CLT.

The CLT10 is a college preparatory exam and alternative to the PSAT. The CLT is a college entrance exam and alternative to the SAT and ACT. The exams evaluate

English, math and critical reasoning skills and provide a comprehensive measure of achievement and aptitude. Most importantly, these exams engage students in classical texts from the most influential authors across time.

Since its inception in 2016, the Classic Learning Test has offered assessments steeped in more intellectually rich and rigorous content than other standardized tests. Out of the hundreds of schools that take the CLT every year, Chesterton Academy of

Milwaukee is thrilled to receive this distinguished recognition and celebrate this remarkable achievement as one of the top classical schools in the nation.