Trinity Lutheran School holds accreditation through National Lutheran School Accreditation, is recognized by the State of Illinois, and is a member of Illinois Coalition of Nonpublic Schools.
Approximately 206 students are currently enrolled from early childhood through 8th grade; the average class size is 15 students.
Located on South MacArthur Boulevard, Trinity Lutheran School is conveniently situated near downtown Springfield, the medical district and the Illinois State Capitol Building.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Trinty ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Full time Education Inclusion Specialist available and partners with District 186 to provide Title 1 services.
Year Founded
1860
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
205 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
98%
Average Class Size
17 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Mrs. Heather Daniel
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
13 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Acting, Art, Baking, Band, Choir, Creative Writing, Emotional Health, Foreign Language, Love Thy Neighbor, Outdoor Education, School Newspaper, String Ensemble, Yearbook
Acting, Art, Baking, Band, Choir, Creative Writing, Emotional Health, Foreign Language, Love Thy Neighbor, Outdoor Education, School Newspaper, String Ensemble, Yearbook
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Trinty offer?
Trinty offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Trinty's ranking?
Trinty ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Trinty?
The application deadline for Trinty is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Trinty located?
Trinty is located in the Historic West Side neighborhood of Springfield, IL. There are 1 other private schools located in Historic West Side.
School Reviews
5 6/29/2016
Great school! I have watched my children bloom while at Trinity. They have grown not only spirituality but academically and socially in leaps and bounds. I wish we would have come to Trinity as Kindergarteners instead of middle school students.
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