Trinity Collegiate School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked SC School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 403 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,045
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Trinity Collegiate School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Cognia
Southern Association of Independent Schools

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Trinity Collegiate School
6	15
7	58
8	50
9	64
10	71
11	68
12	77

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1995

Summer School Offered

Yes

Campus Size

50 acres

Student Body

Total Students

403 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

22%

State avg.: 18%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

45%

Average Class Size

16 students

Number of AP Courses

21 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

AP English Language & Composition AP Statistics

AP Calculus ABAP English Literature & Composition

AP Art HistoryAP Biology

AP ChemistryAP Comparative Government

AP Environmental ScienceAP French

AP LatinAP Physics

AP PsychologyAP US History

Average SAT score

1082

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Males are required to wear collared shirts

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,045

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Tuition Notes

Additional fees in addition to tuition cost.

% on Financial Aid

25%

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

April Munn

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

16 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

DanceEquestrian

Flag FootballFootball

GolfGymnastics

SoccerSoftball

SwimmingTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

17 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Book ClubBusiness Club

Fellowship of Christian AthletesFilm Society

French Chit Chat ClubGraphic Design Club

Key ClubLatin Club

Music ClubNational Honor Society

Quiz BowlSpanish Club

Student CouncilStudents for Change

Technology ClubTeenage Republicans

Young Democrats

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School Notes

Trinity Collegiate School is one of the top independent schools in South Carolina.
TCS enrolls approximately 300 college bound students in grades 6-12.
TCS is a coeducational, non-discriminatory, college-preparatory day school located on a 100-acre campus in South Carolina.
The school fosters development of every student`s intellect and character through strong academics, a wide range of athletics, and extracurricular activities.
Large international student population

School Motto: Loyalty, Honor, Perseverance
School Mascot: Titan

Founded in 1995 as Trinity Collegiate School, now known as Trinity-Byrnes Collegiate School.
Mission:To operate exclusively as a college preparatory school of academic excellence for grades 6-12, preparing our students intellectually, physically, socially, and spiritually to be well-rounded citizens able to lead productive lives in a global society.
Faculty: Trinity-Byrnes Collegiate School has 31 faculty members, of whom 45% hold advanced degrees. The student teacher ratio is 8:1.
The Curriculum and Graduation Requirements: The curriculum at Trinity-Byrnes Collegiate School is a demanding academic program designed to prepare our students for university acceptance. Because of Trinity-Byrnes` rigorous academic focus, when evaluating a TBCS transcript, it is important to take into account the challenging nature of all coursework offered at TBCS. Standard level courses (CP), as well as those designated Honors or AP, are demanding in quality, content, and design. Enrollment in standard level coursework does not signal a lack of academic rigor or challenge.
Technology and Facilities: The 5 main buildings include 27 total classrooms/learning spaces which include a performing arts stage, dance studio, music room, 2 art studios, 2 science labs, 1 digital media center, and a fitness room.
Activities:We offer a broad range of opportunities in girls and boys athletics, and field a total of 16 teams at Varsity and JV level across Fall, Winter and Spring seasons.TBCS students have the opportunity to be involved in over 20 clubs and organizations.Students are also offered many opportunities to travel locally, regionally, and abroad during their time at Trinity.In addition to academic credits, students are expected to participate in school or community service, either individually or through membership in school-sponsored clubs or organizations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Trinity Collegiate School cost?

Trinity Collegiate School's tuition is approximately $8,045 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Trinity Collegiate School?

The acceptance rate of Trinity Collegiate School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.

What sports does Trinity Collegiate School offer?

Trinity Collegiate School offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Trinity Collegiate School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for most sports offered.

What is Trinity Collegiate School's ranking?

Trinity Collegiate School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Trinity Collegiate School?

The application deadline for Trinity Collegiate School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in South Carolina is $10,006 for elementary schools and $10,247 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in South Carolina is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).