Trinitas Classical Academy is a distinctively Christian and classical school equipping students with tools to become lifelong learners in the kingdom of God.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked TN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,300
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Trinitas Classical Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
109 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
51%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
List of Courses Offered
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Sibling discounts are available in K-12; both academic scholarships and needs-based financial aid are available
% on Financial Aid
16%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,500
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1 sport
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Debate Club, Programming Club, Robotics Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Theater Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Gymnastics
Debate Club, Programming Club, Robotics Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Theater Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Gymnastics
School Notes
- Lower School - The lower school, collectively called the grammar stage, provides the foundation for all that follows it. It is during these years children will first encounter many topics and concepts. They will learn facts and information. They will learn to work and manage their time effectively. It is upon these foundations of knowledge and skills that all new instruction will be based, "the known leading to the unknown," as John Milton Gregory states in his book,The Seven Laws of Teaching. The lower school is comprised of the K-2 (often called the pre-polly or pre-grammar stage) and the 3rd-6th grades (polly or upper grammar stage). The pre-polly stage introduces the children to new concepts of language and mathematics. Here, students will learn their numbers, counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, etc. They will learn to recognize and put letters together. The children will learn rules for phonics and spelling and will be increasingly encouraged in their independent reading and learning. The students will formally encounter the rules of the English language in their grammar courses and will learn the parts of speech and how to construct sentences. The teaching methods that are most effective here are singing, chanting, repetition, and games. There are ample opportunities for reviewing old concepts and learning new ones. During the 3rd-6th grade years, the children will continue building on their acquired skills, and knowledge of the teaching methods will remain, though they will eventually phase out to be replaced with those more in line with the age and tastes of the students. The students will be asked more discussion and thought-provoking questions, requiring them to interpret information and draw conclusions. This helps them transition to the logic stage which follows. The students must work more independently and write longer assignments, solve more complex math problems, and express themselves more clearly. It is also during these years that Latin begins its formal instruction.
- Upper School - Upper School includes students at both the logic (7th-9th) and rhetoric (10th-12th) stages of learning. At the logic level of spiritual, academic, and moral development, a student is ready to make connections between subjects of learning, to ask questions about the topics raised in a class, and to relate with classmates as more than playmates. They will be less afraid to challenge the teacher and the ideas she presents, which shows the development of the identity with which God has blessed the individual. However, these needful changes need to be channeled in the classroom effectively since even Dorothy Sayers calls this the `pert` period. When built upon an intentional program at the grammar stage, the logic stage allows teachers to make use of the inquisitiveness and energy of their students in debates, skits, discussions, and written arguments. More responsibility is expected of students in this new paradigm. The final stage of secondary education is the rhetoric or poetic stage. Students in the rhetoric stage are called upon to marshal facts into arguments and to move beyond peer-level competition into mature relationships. In other words, students are trained to exhibit wisdom as learning is applied; they are to give proof to the Hebrew translation of wisdom as "skillful fingers." With these ends in view, students learn to identify and analyze assumptions made by peers, texts, and teachers, learning along the way that they must take captive every thought for Christ. A successfully trained rhetoric student should know, by the grace of our Lord, how to think of God's thoughts after him. At Trinitas, the Upper School includes the Omnibus curriculum. Omnibus is centered on reading great works of theology, history, and literature from the Church Fathers through the Reformation. Some of the texts include; Augustine'sConfessions,Beowulf,Shakespeare,The Divine Comedy: Inferno, selections fromThe Canterbury Tales, and more. The students are challenged to grow in the exercise of logic, thinking through the substance of the text, its cultural application, and wherein it coincides with the truth of Scripture. The class will endeavor to develop the students` rhetorical skills through class discussions, oral presentations, and debate, as well as seek to hone their writing abilities through various forms of compositions.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Trinitas Classical Academy cost?
Trinitas Classical Academy's tuition is approximately $9,300 for private students.
What schools are Trinitas Classical Academy often compared to?
Trinitas Classical Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Classical School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Trinitas Classical Academy offer?
Trinitas Classical Academy offers 1 interscholastic sports: Cross Country.
What is Trinitas Classical Academy's ranking?
Trinitas Classical Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Highest average ACT score and Highest percentage of students of color.
When is the application deadline for Trinitas Classical Academy?
The application deadline for Trinitas Classical Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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