Trinity is committed to supporting families by providing a quality Christian education for their children which meets their spiritual, academic, physical and emotional needs so that they may live as witnesses of God's Word.
Trinity Lutheran School is special because we are a Christian School with Christian teachers who live out and teach their faith in the classrooms.
We care about each individual. An excellent and complete academic program for children age 3 through 8th grade is offered at Trinity Lutheran School.
Our curriculum also includes activities such as interscholastic and intramural sports, a musical program offering voice and instrumental instruction, as well as art classes that teach a wide variety of techniques and styles.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked IA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Trinity Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
362 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Significant tuition assistance is available based on need. All interested families are encouraged to apply.
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Art Club, Kids of the Kingdom (select choir)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Trinity Lutheran School offer?
Trinity Lutheran School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Trinity Lutheran School's ranking?
Trinity Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Trinity Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Trinity Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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