“Trinity School’s curriculum inculcates a passion for the liberal arts and a lifelong search for truth. Trinity graduates consistently distinguish themselves as being some of the most articulate, inquisitive, and analytical young minds in colleges across the country.”


Dr. Dennis C. Jacobs, Provost, Santa Clara University

A Co-ed School with Single-Sex Classes Trinity School serves both boys and girls but most classes are separated by gender.

Enrollment Trinity School enrolls 231 students in grades 6 through 12.

Class Size The average class size at Trinity School is 17 students, providing an optimum learning environment for all students.

Student-to-Faculty Ratio The student-to-faculty ratio at Trinity School is 7:1 so each student receives considerable attention from his or her teachers.

College Readiness A Trinity School education provides an excellent foundation for college. Trinity School alumni stand out from their peers as exceptionally well-read, intellectually balanced, prepared to think critically and able to discuss intelligently. For a list of some of the colleges and universities that have accepted Trinity School students click here.

SAT and ACT Scores

5 Year SAT AverageTrinityU.S.
Composite12801017
Critical Reading655503
Math626515
5 Year ACT AverageTrinityU.S.
English27.720.3
Mathematics25.520.8
Reading27.621.3
Science25.220.8

Faculty The Trinity School at River Ridge faculty is composed of 19 full-time faculty members and 12 part-time faculty members (five of whom work full-time for the school in other capacities).

Accreditation Trinity School is fully accredited by the Independent School Association of the Central States (ISACS) and the North Central Association.

School Awards The U.S. Department of Education has recognized Trinity School at River Ridge as a National Blue Ribbon School for exemplary education three times, making it Minnesota’s only three-time award-winning high school. The Blue Ribbon Award is considered the highest award a U.S. school can receive.

Religious Affiliation Trinity School was founded by the People of Praise, offering a classical education in the Christian tradition to families from a wide variety of backgrounds. Trinity School is a Christian school. Faculty members subscribe to the Nicene Creed and are members in good standing of their own Christian churches. No statement of faith or religious identification is required of students or parents.