Focus

Leading through values

Day fees

$66,700

Pupils

1,040

Ages

4–18

Spear’s Review

Set on New York’s Upper West Side, Trinity School has a long-established history stretching back to the 1700s. Originally founded with the intention to help children in the city living in poverty, the school maintains a strong sense of community and holds mutual caretaking as its core ethos.

Its definition of a world-class education encapsulates ‘rigorous academics’ twinned with ‘outstanding programs’ in athletics and the arts, as well as a strong focus on the importance of giving back to the wider community. 

Students are encouraged to be emotional, social, physical and cognitive, with a wide variety of academic courses following the US curriculum. ‘We intend to prepare them to learn confidently for the rest of their lives and to give generously and joyfully to others,’ the school says.

Academics

In 2024, the average SAT score was 1510.

In 2024, the average ACT score was 34.

University and college destinations

As one of the most prestigious schools in the country, Trinity regularly sends its graduates to Ivy League institutions including Harvard, Princeton and Yale. 

Head teacher

Alexis Mulvihill was appointed Trinity’s 30th head of school in 2024 – the first woman to hold the position on a permanent basis. Mulvihill joined the school in 2011, progressing from head of the English department to assistant head of school for academic affairs to assistant head of school.

Admissions

Trinity remains one of America's most prestigious schools and the admissions process is competitive. Applicants complete online forms and are encouraged to take virtual tours of the school's facilities. 

Accessibility

JFK Airport: 1 hour / Newark Liberty International Airport: 45 mins

Location

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