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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Trinity Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1865
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
274 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
13 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Game ClubKindness Club
Knitting ClubSTEM Activities
Student Council
Arts and Music Programs:
BandChoirs
Drama ProgramHandbell Choirs
Jazz BandPraise Band
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural SportsUltimate Frisbee
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Trinity Lutheran School often compared to?
Trinity Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Chapel Hill Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does Trinity Lutheran School offer?
Trinity Lutheran School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.
What is Trinity Lutheran School's ranking?
Trinity Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Largest student body, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Trinity Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Trinity Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Popular comparisons: Trinity Lutheran School vs. Chapel Hill Academy
People that viewed Trinity Lutheran School also viewed these schools: Chapel Hill Academy and St. John's Lutheran School.
The nearest high school to Trinity Lutheran School is Mayer Lutheran High School (6.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Joseph Catholic School (0.4 miles away)
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Chapel Hill Academy ![Chapel Hill Academy Photo]( "Chapel Hill Academy Photo")
(Christian)
306 West 78th Street
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 949-9014
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 949-9014
12.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. John's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
300 E 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-2526
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-2526
9.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Chapel Hill Academy ![Chapel Hill Academy Photo]( "Chapel Hill Academy Photo")
(Christian)
306 West 78th Street
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 949-9014
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 949-9014
12.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. John's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
300 E 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-2526
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-2526
9.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chapel Hill Academy ![Chapel Hill Academy Photo]( "Chapel Hill Academy Photo")
(Christian)
306 West 78th Street
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 949-9014
Chanhassen, MN 55317
(952) 949-9014
12.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. John's Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
300 E 4th St
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-2526
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 448-2526
9.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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St. Joseph Catholic School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
41 E 1st St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4500
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4500
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
209 Bluejay Avenue
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2339
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2339
6.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
306 7th Street Northeast
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2251
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2251
6.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ Community Lutheran School ![Christ Community Lutheran School Photo - Christ Community Lutheran School 512 Co Rd 10 SE Watertown, MN 55388 Phone: 952-955-1419 Email: office@ccls.net]( "Christ Community Lutheran School Photo - Christ Community Lutheran School 512 Co Rd 10 SE Watertown, MN 55388 Phone: 952-955-1419 Email: office@ccls.net")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
512 County Road 10 SE
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-1419
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-1419
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8101 Kochia Lane
Victoria, MN 55386
(952) 443-4659
Victoria, MN 55386
(952) 443-4659
6.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 517 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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306 7th Street Northeast
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2251
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2251
6.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8101 Kochia Lane
Victoria, MN 55386
(952) 443-4659
Victoria, MN 55386
(952) 443-4659
6.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 517 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1981 Bavaria Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-0040
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-0040
8.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Holy Trinity School ![Holy Trinity School Photo]( "Holy Trinity School Photo")
(Catholic)
110 Winsted Ave W
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 485-2182
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 485-2182
15.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Minnetonka Christian Academy ![Minnetonka Christian Academy Photo - Minnetonka Christian Academy]( "Minnetonka Christian Academy Photo - Minnetonka Christian Academy")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3500 Williston Rd
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 935-4497
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(952) 935-4497
16.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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St. Joseph Catholic School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
41 E 1st St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4500
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4500
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
209 Bluejay Avenue
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2339
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2339
6.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ Community Lutheran School ![Christ Community Lutheran School Photo - Christ Community Lutheran School 512 Co Rd 10 SE Watertown, MN 55388 Phone: 952-955-1419 Email: office@ccls.net]( "Christ Community Lutheran School Photo - Christ Community Lutheran School 512 Co Rd 10 SE Watertown, MN 55388 Phone: 952-955-1419 Email: office@ccls.net")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
512 County Road 10 SE
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-1419
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-1419
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School ![Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School Photo]( "Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
2411 Commerce Blvd
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 472-8228
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 472-8228
8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
14735 County Road 153
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-3379
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-3379
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph Catholic School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
41 E 1st St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4500
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4500
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
209 Bluejay Avenue
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2339
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2339
6.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ Community Lutheran School ![Christ Community Lutheran School Photo - Christ Community Lutheran School 512 Co Rd 10 SE Watertown, MN 55388 Phone: 952-955-1419 Email: office@ccls.net]( "Christ Community Lutheran School Photo - Christ Community Lutheran School 512 Co Rd 10 SE Watertown, MN 55388 Phone: 952-955-1419 Email: office@ccls.net")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
512 County Road 10 SE
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-1419
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-1419
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School ![Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School Photo]( "Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
2411 Commerce Blvd
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 472-8228
Mound, MN 55364
(952) 472-8228
8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 195 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
14735 County Road 153
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-3379
Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-3379
8.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 90 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Southview Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 4th St W
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0620
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0620
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 544 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Laketown Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
960 Airport Road
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0690
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0690
0.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Bayview Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24 S Walnut St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0630
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0630
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Transitions 110
Special Education School
225 4th St W
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0600
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0600
1 miles
Gr: 12 | 11 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Waconia Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Community Dr
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0670
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0670
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
School Reviews
5 12/12/2025
Moving my 8th grader to Trinity was the best decision we have made in her education. We have absolutely loved everything - the administration, the teachers, the parents, the kids.. it is simply a wonderful school. Worth every dollar!
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