Our Mission

The mission of Trinity School is to impart basic ordered knowledge about the world and to train students in basic intellectual skills and qualities of mind so that they might be of use to God in the wise care and governance of his creation and in the building of his kingdom. We accomplish this by establishing a culture marked by the discovery of truth, the practice of goodness, the creation of beauty and the development of intellectual and aesthetic habits of mind. Trinity School is a community of learners characterized by the rigorous exploration of reality, the free and disciplined exchange of ideas, and active participation in the fine arts.

Our History

Trinity School was established in 1981 by the People of Praise community and is dedicated to the discovery of truth, the creation of beauty and the practice of goodness. There are three Trinity School campuses: Trinity School at Greenlawn in South Bend, Indiana, Trinity School at Meadow View in Falls Church, Virginia, and Trinity School at River Ridge in Eagan, Minnesota.

Trinity School at River Ridge opened in 1987 at Gethsemane Episcopal Church in Minneapolis with 25 students in grades seven, eight and nine. In 1991 it moved to Bloomington, Minnesota. In 1997, a dozen classrooms were added to accommodate the growing student body. In 2003-2004, planning began for another expansion, but the decision was made to move to a new location away from an airport runway expansion. After a lengthy search, property was purchased in northeast Eagan, Minnesota. The current building was completed in December, 2007, and classes began in Eagan on January 15, 2008.

Our goal is simple—to bring out the full potential of every student.

The entire learning experience at Trinity School is designed to unlock potential. Students are introduced to an environment where they feel confident and are encouraged to follow their intellectual curiosity. They are continually challenged by a rigorous curriculum, a classical course of study that represents the best of human thought. They are also engaged in a community of learners led by faculty whose own passion for knowledge inspires a lifelong love of learning. Trinity School at River Ridge is accredited by the Independent School Association of the Central States (ISACS) and the North Central Association.