Founded in 1709, Trinity School challenges the minds, fires the imagination and trains the bodies of New York city boys and girls.
Trinity's mission, stated in carefully considered terms, is essentially to provide its students with a setting—intellectual, moral, and physical—in which they can pursue the elements of a liberal education.
We understand the idea of liberal education is: reading and writing accurately and truthfully; being curious and critical-minded; opening our minds to the ideas of others; questioning authority; maintaining self-respect and respect for the other.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Enrollment: 997 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Trinity School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
997 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
170 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Founded in 1709, Trinity School challenges the minds, fires the imagination and trains the bodies of New York city boys and girls. Trinity's mission, stated in carefully considered terms, is essentially to provide its students with a setting—intellectual, moral, and physical—in which they can pursue the elements of a liberal education. We understand the idea of liberal education is: reading and writing accurately and truthfully; being curious and critical-minded; opening our minds to the ideas of others; questioning authority; maintaining self-respect and respect for the other.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trinity School's ranking?
Trinity School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Trinity School?
The application deadline for Trinity School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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