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Trinity Lutheran School

Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8

Newport News, VA

6812 River Rd, Newport News, VA 23607

Overall grade: A+

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  • A-Years serving families
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What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 66% of Christian schools in Virginia
  • Serving families in Newport News since at least 2011

Trinity Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school in Newport News, Virginia, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 126 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 66% of Christian elementary schools in Virginia. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 175 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
126
Teachers
18.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 66 girls, 60 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
175 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 66% of Christian elementary schools in Virginia (7 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 81% of Christian elementary schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 73 Christian elementary schools in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    171’11–12159’13–14123’15–16134’17–18109’19–20144’21–22126’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K26
    K10
    115
    215
    324
    415
    515
    68
    715
    89

    Student body

    White61%
    Black13%
    Hispanic or Latino7%
    Asian6%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander6%
    Two or more races6%

    Member of

    • Evangelical Lutheran Education Association
    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Virginia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Trinity Lutheran School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Trinity Lutheran School

    What grades does Trinity Lutheran School serve?

    Trinity Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Trinity Lutheran School?

    About 126 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Trinity Lutheran School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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