There’s something different about Trinity School.
You can feel it when you set foot on campus. You might hear voices singing through the open windows or see a faculty member playing soccer with the ninth-grade boys at recess. You might overhear a conversation between a seventh-grader and a tenth-grader about their weekend, or a heated debate on human freedom or the love of God spill out from a Humane Letters classroom.
When the fit is right, students flourish here. To help you determine if Trinity is the place for you, we invite you to explore our website. Watch some videos, examine our curriculum, and learn about the application process. Come for a visit, too! If you like what you see, please contact us. We look forward to meeting you personally and thank you for your interest in our school.
Sincerely,
Catherine Mulvey
Co-Director of Admissions
cmulvey@trinityschools.org
Andrew Schindler
Co-Director of Admissions
aschindler@trinityschools.org
Trinity At a Glance
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 271 students in grades 6 through 12.
Class Size The average class size at Trinity School is 15 students, providing an optimum learning environment for all students.
Student to Faculty Ratio The student to faculty ratio at Trinity School is 9:1 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.
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.
Trinity At a Glance
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 271 students in grades 6 through 12.
Class Size The average class size at Trinity School is 15 students, providing an optimum learning environment for all students.
Student to Faculty Ratio The student to faculty ratio at Trinity School is 9:1 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you accepting applications?
Yes, we are currently accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year. Please click here to learn more about the application process and begin an application.
For immediate transfer, there are limited spots available in both the 7th-grade girls and boys classes.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. At Trinity School, your family pays what your family can afford. Trinity is one of the most affordable private, Christian education available in the Twin Cities. Click here to learn more about affording a Trinity education.
Why a core curriculum?
Why are girls and boys taught separately?
The majority of our courses are taught in single-sex classrooms. Whenever possible, our male faculty teach boys and female faculty teach girls.
These practices help eliminate the natural distraction of adolescence in the classroom, foster a healthy girls’ culture and boys’ culture alongside the co-ed culture, and allow us to adapt our classroom to some of the ways in which boys and girls might learn differently.
What is the application process?
Our first application deadline is November 15, 2022. Click here to learn more about the application process and begin an application.
What athletic programs do you have?
What is your daily schedule?
8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., with an optional faculty-monitored study hall from 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Why do you de-emphasize grades?
Grades have become an increasingly dominant part of a child’s education. But excessive concern for grades and scores among students increases anxiety, fosters unhealthy comparison, and actually decreases a student’s intrinsic desire to learn.
While we recognize that grades are a part of the educational landscape, we avoid directly communicating with students using the language of grades. Students need real input on their work, not just numbers indicating how they performed. Our evaluation helps students answer the questions, “What do I know, and what don’t I know?” “What do I already understand?” “Which skills have I mastered, and which need work?”
Where can I see testimonials?
You can also check out Trinity School at River Ridge on various review sites, including the ones listed below. Feel free to contact us to schedule a campus tour, request literature, or even speak with current parents.
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Trinity Schools 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.