Admissions

Your Trinity journey starts here.

Give your children a strong foundation for life.

As part of the first wave of classical Christian Schools in the country, Trinity School at River Ridge has been at the forefront of education for nearly 40 years.

At Trinity, our approach to education doesn’t change based on the latest fad. Our intentionally curated curriculum has stood the test of time—inspiring classical schools across the country and sending out graduates equipped for college, career, and calling.

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Plan your visit.

Private Tour

Schedule an individual tour to explore campus, ask questions, and learn the benefits of a classical Christian education.

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Student Visit Day

During Visit Days, your child will experience Trinity firsthand. Prospective students tour the building with a student host, meet our head of school, observe classes, and enjoy lunch provided by Trinity.

November 18 + December 9

November 6 + December 4

Parent Visit Day

Experience a day in the life of a Trinity student during Visit Days. Parents are invited to observe classes, speak with current students, meet our Head of School, and talk to admissions.

November 13 + December 16

Open House

Join us at Open House to meet our head of school, take a campus tour with a current student and parent, explore extracurricular opportunities, and learn about our curriculum.

January 29

Key Admissions Dates

We are currently accepting applications for the 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grade classes for the 2026-27 academic year.

Early Application Period

Mid-September - December 10, 2025.

Acceptance Offers

Early applications are reviewed first, then acceptances are offered on a rolling basis.

Trinity Schools’ admissions decisions are based upon a wide variety of factors. To protect confidentiality, we do not discuss the reasons for our admissions decisions.

Application Checklist

Submit student information form

Complete application

Complete student questionnaire

Complete faculty interview (occurs during Visit Day)

Take an entrance assessment (administered on Visit Day)

Complete school records release form.

Request teacher references.

Schedule a parent meeting with our Head of School.

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Admissions Process

Step 1

Visit Campus

Scheduling a tour, attending a visit day, or coming to an Open House are optional, but strongly encouraged to help you fully experience the joyful learning environment at Trinity.

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Step 2

Submit Your Application

Early Applications Open in September

Trinity’s application process is thoughtfully designed to get to know your child, and for your family to get to know our school.

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Step 3

Parent Meeting with Head of School

A get-to-know-you meeting to discuss your child and ask any questions you have.
Step 4

Receive Your Acceptance

Early applications submitted by December 10 are reviewed first, with acceptances offered by January 30. After that, acceptances are offered on a rolling basis.
Step 5

Confirm Your Enrollment

Save your child’s seat for the upcoming school year at Trinity.

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See Why Families Choose Trinity

“Our culture tends to underestimate what young people are capable of learning and doing. We believe students can rise up to the level of the expectation presented to them, and Trinity helps them maximize their potential.”

Tim & Eileen Wilkin

Trinity Parents

“I have been very impressed with the staff, culture of the school and the many positive changes that this environment has manifested in our daughter as she enters her third year at Trinity.”

David Lamb

Trinity Parent

“Trinity graduates know more than I did after four years of college! They can converse with anyone. They are confident.”

Jennifer Dunn

Trinity Alumni Parent

“I can say without hesitation that Trinity graduates have consistently been among the most impressive students I’ve met. My wife Mary and I entrusted Trinity with the education of our own children.”

Dr. Christopher Thompson

Trinity Alumni Parent; Dean + Professor at the Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity

Get Your Questions Answered

Do you offer any financial aid?

Our full tuition represents an excellent value in the Twin Cities area. Nonetheless, we understand many families with qualified children may not be able to afford the entire cost of tuition.

Our financial aid application process helps us understand your family’s unique situation. Many factors, including family size and the number of students enrolled in other private schools, affect each family’s final cost to attend. We can also consider unexpected medical expenses, loss of employment, caring for an ailing family member, and other factors that would not be apparent on a tax return. Learn more about applying for financial aid.

How do you approach faith at Trinity?

You are cultivating your child’s faith at home, and we want to support the sacred work you are already doing. Every class begins with prayer, setting a peaceful and Christ-centered tone for a day of learning and wonder. Trinity draws students from Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox families, allowing students to learn from each other and foster unity around what we hold in common. Students study the Old and New Testaments together, and take doctrine classes where they study the history and beliefs of their own denominations. Classes point to the truth, beauty, and goodness found in the Scriptures, seen in God’s creation and reflected in humanity’s greatest achievements.

Do you offer gifted and talented programs?

Students are not separated into tracks at Trinity, but our rigorous academics equip all students to go deeper. Our high standards prepare them to excel at university and beyond. Our teachers are equipped to help all students reach their full potential—challenging them to achieve more than they might think possible and encouraging them to discover and explore the sources of wonder in every discipline, at every level.

How do you incorporate technology into learning?

We believe in purposeful technology. At Trinity, that means we utilize technology when it’s helpful and eliminate it when it’s a distraction. While students might use a computer to write an essay, their homework primarily does not rely on screens nor do they typically use a tablet or laptop in class. Most often, students can be found discussing, reading books, drawing, observing phenomena in nature, singing, acting, solving math and science problems, translating texts and enjoying lunch-time tournaments. Cell phones are not permitted in classrooms or at the lunch table to maintain a distraction-free learning environment.

Why do you have single-sex classrooms?

Have more questions? Please contact Catherine Mulvey.

Trinity Schools, Inc., does not unlawfully discriminate with respect to race, color, gender, national origin, age, disability, or other legally protected classifications under applicable law, with respect to the administration of its programs.

Catherine Mulvey

Director of Admissions

Don’t navigate this decision alone.

Choosing a school for your children is a weighty decision. We’re here to answer your questions and help you discern if Trinity is the right fit for your family.

If you have questions about Trinity or would like to schedule a private tour, please contact our Director of Admissions, Catherine Mulvey, at 651-789-2894 or email cmulvey@trinityschools.org.