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Trinity School

Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8

Ellicott City, MD

4985 Ilchester Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Ellicott City
  • Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic schools in Maryland

Trinity School is an independent Catholic school in Ellicott City, Maryland, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 212 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 81% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 178 days a year. Maryland has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
212
Teachers
22.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
9.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 132 girls, 80 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
178 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 58% of Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.
    • Compared with 93 Catholic elementary schools in Maryland.

    Students by survey year

    306’15–16260’17–18258’19–20212’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K69
    K21
    TK15
    127
    232
    317
    414
    517
    624
    728
    817

    Student body

    White41%
    Black21%
    Hispanic or Latino15%
    Two or more races14%
    Asian9%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association
    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Maryland

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

    More about Maryland's programs →

    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 School

    What grades does Trinity School serve?

    Trinity School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Trinity School?

    About 212 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Trinity School?

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

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