Holy Trinity Catholic School in Winsted, founded in 1883, offers students the opportunity to grow deeper in their faith.
We are building leaders with wisdom and character from preschool to high school.
HT provides a solid foundation of knowledge and skills that encourages academic excellence.
Because of our high academic standards and small class sizes, our students' ACT scores are substantially higher than the national average and over 90 percent of our graduating seniors pursue higher education.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,500
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Holy Trinity School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1883
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
145 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
Average Class Size
18 students
Number of AP Courses
4 courses
Advanced Courses
College Level Calculus
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Uniforms K-6
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Grades K-4 $3500
Grades 5th- 8th $4,325
Grades 9-12 $4945
Foreign Exchange $6100
% on Financial Aid
40%
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Shelly Mendiola, Principal
Admissions Associate
Brian Lachermeier
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, DARE Program, Knowledge Bowl, National Honor Society, STEM, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Schola Choir, Yearbook
Chess Club, DARE Program, Knowledge Bowl, National Honor Society, STEM, Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
Schola Choir, Yearbook
School Notes
- Holy Trinity Catholic School is a regional Catholic school, with our campus located in the heart of Winsted, MN. Although many of our students live in Winsted, we attract students from a 40-mile radius because of our strong reputation of being an academically excellent, faith-filled and affordable parochial school.
- A new elementary school building was constructed in 2007.
- Advanced classroom technology features interactive white boards, multiple computer labs and a student-to-computer ratio of 2:1.
- Holy Trinity Catholic School is a member of the Cognia Performance Standards. Cognia is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that accredits primary and secondary schools throughout the United States and internationally. Some of our teachers, K-12, are professionally licensed and hold advanced degrees.
- Holy Trinity Catholic School partners with God to create the whole student. Our mission is to provide a Catholic, faith-centered, spiritual community which guides and educates our children in faith and academics in preparation for the challenges of today's world. A wide range of academic subjects and extracurricular activities are offered.
- Holy Trinity Catholic High School students are prepared for the next stage in their life by a rigorous required schedule of classes including English, mathematics, social studies, science and religion. In addition, they enjoy a wide selection of elective courses including Spanish, accounting, pottery, architectural drawing, photography, and physics. Our grading scale is rigorous as well, with A = 93-100%, B = 86-92% and C=78-85% and our A Honor Roll is truly an honor as students must achieve a 3.5 or higher GPA and the B Honor Roll at 3.0 to 3.4 GPA.
- Every student is encouraged to join in extracurricular programs and each student can fully participate in almost any activity they would like, due to our smaller size. Holy Trinity offers girls and boys the opportunity to compete in a number of sports including: football, volleyball, baseball, softball, basketball, cross country and track. The teams compete in the Minnesota Christian Athletic Association (MCAA). In addition, we offer extra-curricular activities such as Knowledge Bowl, One-Act Play, Student Council, National Honor Society and yearbook, as well as many others.
- Community service is one of the cornerstones of our culture and of our students' educational experience. To graduate, students must complete volunteer hours. In an average school year, more than 1,000 hours of student community service are given. In addition, the school annually holds a fall and spring service day and provides raking, painting and general cleaning for area residents.
- Holy Trinity also offers Tiny Trojans Preschool for children ages 3-4. Our state-licensed program introduces pre-kindergartners to school in a safe, Christian-based atmosphere. We also offer after school care.
- Holy Trinity is committed to remaining an affordable parochial school. Elementary school tuition is just $3,500, Middle school tuition is $4,325 and high school tuition is only $4,945. However, since the true cost of educating each student is substantially higher, the school is supported by the parishioners of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. In addition, each year the school benefits from fundraisers such as the Winstock Country Music Festival, Spring Fling Dinner Auction, Marathon for Nonpublic Education and donations from alumni and friends of the school.
- Each of us only has one opportunity to educate our children. If you are considering Holy Trinity for your family, please visit our website at https://winstedholytrinity.organd call the Marketing, Admissions and Enrollment Office for a personal tour. Applications for enrollment are available year round and tuition assistance is available. We invite you to become a part of the Holy Trinity family.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Holy Trinity School cost?
Holy Trinity School's tuition is approximately $3,500 for private students and $10 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of Holy Trinity School?
The acceptance rate of Holy Trinity School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 91%.
What sports does Holy Trinity School offer?
Holy Trinity School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Holy Trinity School's ranking?
Holy Trinity School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Holy Trinity School?
The application deadline for Holy Trinity School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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