Trinity Junior High School is a member of the Arkansas Non-Public School Accreditation Association, Inc. All members of the faculty are state certified and hold a bachelor's or master's degree.
Trinity exists to provide academic excellence in preparing catholics and others to live productive, faith-filled lives to the glory of God.
Educational instruction and leadership development will be based on the gospel of Jesus Christ and Catholic teachings to develop the whole person: the spiritual, emotional, mental, physical and social.
Trinity Junior High is an outgrowth of the continual presence of Catholic education in the Fort Smith area since 1853.
When the Sisters of Mercy arrived in Fort Smith, they began teaching children within a few days of their arrival.
They continued the education of all of the elementary school children from Immaculate Conception Parish until the parochial school opened in 1930.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked AR School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Trinity Catholic Middle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
239 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
51%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Trinity Junior High School is a member of the Arkansas Non-Public School Accreditation Association, Inc. All members of the faculty are state certified and hold a bachelor's or master's degree. Trinity exists to provide academic excellence in preparing catholics and others to live productive, faith-filled lives to the glory of God. Educational instruction and leadership development will be based on the gospel of Jesus Christ and Catholic teachings to develop the whole person: the spiritual, emotional, mental, physical and social. Trinity Junior High is an outgrowth of the continual presence of Catholic education in the Fort Smith area since 1853. When the Sisters of Mercy arrived in Fort Smith, they began teaching children within a few days of their arrival. They continued the education of all of the elementary school children from Immaculate Conception Parish until the parochial school opened in 1930.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trinity Catholic Middle School's ranking?
Trinity Catholic Middle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Trinity Catholic Middle School?
The application deadline for Trinity Catholic Middle School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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