Trinity Catholic Middle School

1205 S Albert Pike Ave Fort Smith, AR 72903
www.thinktrinity.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked AR School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 239 students
  • Acceptance rate: 25%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked AR School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 239 students
  • Acceptance rate: 25%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Trinity Catholic Middle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
239 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
51%
State avg.: 22%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
25%
National avg.: 82%
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School Notes

  • Trinity Junior High School is a member of the Arkansas Non-Public School Accreditation Association, Inc. All members of the faculty are state certified and hold a bachelor's or master's degree.
  • Trinity exists to provide academic excellence in preparing catholics and others to live productive, faith-filled lives to the glory of God.
  • Educational instruction and leadership development will be based on the gospel of Jesus Christ and Catholic teachings to develop the whole person: the spiritual, emotional, mental, physical and social.
  • Trinity Junior High is an outgrowth of the continual presence of Catholic education in the Fort Smith area since 1853.
  • When the Sisters of Mercy arrived in Fort Smith, they began teaching children within a few days of their arrival.
  • They continued the education of all of the elementary school children from Immaculate Conception Parish until the parochial school opened in 1930.
  • Trinity Junior High School is a member of the Arkansas Non-Public School Accreditation Association, Inc. All members of the faculty are state certified and hold a bachelor's or master's degree. Trinity exists to provide academic excellence in preparing catholics and others to live productive, faith-filled lives to the glory of God. Educational instruction and leadership development will be based on the gospel of Jesus Christ and Catholic teachings to develop the whole person: the spiritual, emotional, mental, physical and social. Trinity Junior High is an outgrowth of the continual presence of Catholic education in the Fort Smith area since 1853. When the Sisters of Mercy arrived in Fort Smith, they began teaching children within a few days of their arrival. They continued the education of all of the elementary school children from Immaculate Conception Parish until the parochial school opened in 1930.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Trinity Catholic Middle School?
The acceptance rate of Trinity Catholic Middle School is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 85%. Trinity Catholic Middle School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Arkansas with low acceptance rates.
What is Trinity Catholic Middle School's ranking?
Trinity Catholic Middle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arkansas for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Trinity Catholic Middle School?
The application deadline for Trinity Catholic Middle School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Arkansas is $9,051 for elementary schools and $8,852 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Arkansas is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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