Trinity Waconia School vs. Chapel Hill Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Student Body
Overview
Trinity Waconia is an accredited, nationally recognized, exemplary school providing Christian education to sudents in preschool through eighth grade.
It is the vision of Trinity to secure each child's future spiritually, as a disciple of Christ, and educationally, through the highest academic standards.
Trinity's affordable Christian educational program is built on dedicated and profesisonal Christian teachers who are committed to partnering with parents to enable and empower students to achieve their personal, academic, and spiritual best.
Founded in 1970, Chapel Hill Academy is a Biblically-based, non-denominational Christian PK-8 school dedicated to serving Christian families from over 35 churches in the southwestern suburbs of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area.
We hold dual accreditation with the Association of Christian Schools International and AdvancED. Our Godly, licensed teachers and trained administrative staff partner with parents and the local church to train young people in the highest principles of Christian leadership, self-discipline, individual responsibility, personal integrity, and good citizenship.
In addition to an excellent, Bible-based academic program, Chapel Hill Academy offers STEM, exciting athletic programs, a state-of-the-art gymnasium, full art and music programs, a fully networked computer lab, SmartBoard technology in all classrooms plus Library and Music, full-time Special Ed teacher and Spanish instruction in grades 1-8.
Grades Offered
NS-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1865
1970
Students Body
Total Students
331 students
300 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
120
22
Kindergarten Students
36
39
Grade 1 Students
29
25
Grade 2 Students
22
25
Grade 3 Students
26
21
Grade 4 Students
24
28
Grade 5 Students
25
35
Grade 6 Students
24
30
Grade 7 Students
13
30
Grade 8 Students
12
45
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
24 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
55%
Average Class Size
20
17
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:17
1:13
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(Uniforms with logo plus Khaki, Navy or Gray pants/shorts)
(Uniforms with logo plus Khaki, Navy or Gray pants/shorts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
n/a
Tuition varies by grade level from $5,100-$8,900 (PreK is less and available for 3, 4, or 5 half or full days); 100% of families demonstrating need received it for the last three school years. Contact our Admissions Director for specific information.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$3,500
Admissions Director
n/a
Brian Wright
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
8
6
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band, Choirs, Drama Program, Handbell Choirs, Intramural Sports, Praise Band, STEM Activities, Student Council
Band, Grand Masters of Chess Club (Seasonal), Junior High Worship Team, Legos Club (Seasonal), Musical Instrument Lessons, Summer Camp