Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill

4011 Pickett Road

Durham, NC 27705

13 Reviews

School District
Grade

K-12
Type

private

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Submitted by parent on February 26, 2024

We love Trinity and are thankful for its robust academics and wonderful community.
Submitted by parent on September 26, 2023

We are thrilled to have found and be a part of Trinity! The intentionality is refreshing & encouraging. We are watching our daughter blossom everyday in a safe, supportive, & unhurried environment.
Submitted by parent on August 29, 2023

We have been pleased with our children’s education through middle school. They often had excellent teachers, who really loved their students. The upper school division seems to be in a transition of leadership again and there is much room for improvement throughout. Unfortunately, there have been exorbitant cost increases and still very limited opportunities & offerings outside of the very basics. The most disappointing aspect of Trinity has been related to poor leadership. There is an overall lack of accountability. unprofessional communication practices, conflict & much continues to be swept under the rug rather than humbly addressed.
Submitted by parent on March 31, 2022

As a first year family with two students I can honestly say we have never been more welcomed to a community than at Trinity. My children are greeted every morning and are consistently shown attention during their school day. The academics are advanced, the teachers are engaging, the administration is communicative. My kids are excited to go to school every day and jump in the car every afternoon with a smile on their face.
Submitted by parent on September 05, 2021

Trinity has been such a gift to our family. Each of our three children has found a home there. The desire to understand, love, and truly teach each child into wisdom is evident in each classroom. We are so thankful.
Submitted by parent on June 08, 2021

Our family has had children in the lower school at Trinity for five years and it has been a blessing that I can't describe. You'll notice I mentioned that our "family" has been at Trinity and not just my children who attend there. Trinity staff and teachers truly partner with families as they not only do a stellar job educating your children but also knowing and loving them. It is strongly and unapologetically steered in all things by its mission. It is truly Christian, classical, rich and unhurried. Our family has fallen in love with the philosophy of education at Trinity. It is so unique and so beautiful--especially its Charlotte Mason influence. It is counter-cultural in so many ways, but the intentionality of how they encourage students to engage culture is so incredible. Trinity has fostered wonder and curiosity in my children as they have been encouraged not just to gain knowledge but to love to learn. Here are some highlights of our time at Trinity: The entire year of Kindergarten was like getting to go to Disney World every day for my children! The time my daughter's wise teacher saw a struggle that I had totally missed and changed everything for our parenting. Watching one of my children struggle in one academic discipline but then seeing the enormous confidence that her time with a specialist grew in her as she conquered that battle. The ways that I watched teachers shepherd their classes through the COVID-19 pandemic--their attention to kids' needs even on computer screens was nothing short of miraculous. Watching the Trinity leadership make bold and courageous choices in the way they led the school during the COVID pandemic...and how their choices deeply benefitted the children and families in profound ways. The "Hundred Acre Wood"--the playground--is a treasure that draws children out of a tech-saturated world and into the world of exploring and wonder and creative play. The unexpected gift of fellowship with the families at Trinity. Seeing the heart that the school has for diversity and making Trinity a welcome place to all people. The key to the success at Trinity to me is that the staff and teachers are deeply committed followers of Jesus Christ. And their lives reflect it. They are salt and light. My children have struggles and I know they will have more as they continue along the way and I can't imagine a better team of people to walk them through and point them to the real Hope and Truth that is found in Jesus.
Submitted by parent on May 05, 2021

The caliber and character of Trinity School's graduates drew me to learn more about this incredible community. I was entrenched in the college admissions mania with a 9 year career with the Morehead-Cain Scholarship Foundation. I had the privilege of being an Advisor to three Scholarship recipients who were Trinity graduates. These young leaders were poised and successful. They had a strong sense character that demonstrated maturity and integrity in the way they interacted with others. They realized the value of reflection and had the ability to articulate their opinions in a respectful way - open to hearing and learning from others’ perspectives. They had a strong sense of self and purpose about how they were spending their time. These things marked a different type of college applicant and mature young adult.Simply put, these values and motivations of these Trinity graduates reflected the young women my husband and I aspire to launch into the "real world" someday.We were impressed by current Trinity students too as it was clear they had a deep desire to explore, better understand, develop, and most importantly share their gifts with the world. But likely what we fell in love with the most was the mission-driven authenticity and warmth. There's something about knowing that the place where your children will spend so much of their childhood and young adulthood aligns with your core values as a family. It's a gift for our children and our family - and one for which I'm forever grateful. *In full transparency, I currently work at Trinity School so I won't claim to be unbiased. The impression that Trinity School made on me as a prospective parent drew me to my current role at the school. I could write another full review for what an amazing place this is to work as well!
Submitted by parent on April 10, 2021

I was extremely disappointed with Trinity for high school. I was told Trinity is a Christian school. Our experience was the opposite. The faculty told us multiple times they were non-partisan. Our experience was the opposite. I was told she would get a great quality education. Our experience was the opposite. If you are looking for a woke, social justice education, and for a place where your child has to defend their Christian faith and conservative values in a hostile environment, then this is the place for you. If you want teachers who don't bother to give classes on virtual days (2 different electives teachers gave a total of 3 classes each in 3 months), this is a great place.I took my daughter out after the first semester even knowing that I would still have to pay for the second semester. Then when they started the 2nd semester with multiple BLM chapels (yes, seriously) for Black History Month, I was glad she was out. Maybe Trinity used to be a school that offered a great Christian education, but I think that those days are over. I just know that I wasted a huge amount of money and they absolutely did not deliver what they promised.
Submitted by parent on September 15, 2020

The caliber and character of Trinity School's graduates drew me to learn more about this incredible community. I was entrenched in the college admissions mania with a 9 year career with the Morehead-Cain Scholarship Foundation. I had the privilege of being an Advisor to three Scholarship recipients who were Trinity graduates. These young leaders were poised and successful. They had a strong sense character that demonstrated maturity and integrity in the way they interacted with others. They realized the value of reflection and had the ability to articulate their opinions in a respectful way - open to hearing and learning from others’ perspectives. They had a strong sense of self and purpose about how they were spending their time. These things marked a different type of college applicant and mature young adult.Simply put, these values and motivations of these Trinity graduates reflected the young women my husband and I aspire to launch into the "real world" someday.We were impressed by current Trinity students too as it was clear they had a deep desire to explore, better understand, develop, and most importantly share their gifts with the world. But likely what we fell in love with the most was the mission-driven authenticity and warmth. There's something about knowing that the place where your children will spend so much of their childhood and young adulthood aligns with your core values as a family. It's a gift for our children and our family - and one for which I'm forever grateful. *In full transparency, I currently work at Trinity School so I won't claim to be unbiased. The impression that Trinity School made on me as a prospective parent drew me to my current role at the school. I could write another full review for what an amazing place this is to work as well!
Submitted by parent on May 27, 2020

Our son attended Kindergarten this past year and he had an unbelievably positive experience. He absolutely loved his teachers, built strong friendships, and came home each day with a profound sense of confidence and contentment. Even through the distance learning phase, we felt such commitment on the part of the faculty to deliver on the mission.
Submitted by parent on July 06, 2019

Stellar, terrific, more than what I would have ever expected. Trinity has offered our family a truly wonderful experience.
Submitted by parent on November 07, 2017

Our 3 children have attended Trinity for many years. The faculty and staff at Trinity are strong academically and in character. Every year we think that we have had the best year possible, then the following year tops it.
Submitted by parent on November 17, 2012

Cannot say enough about Trinity. The teachers care about each student and will go to great lengths to help a student. Many teachers at Trinity hold advanced degrees (85% in the upper school, 6 PhD's). Trinity's Christian emphasis helps give the student the firm foundations for wise decision-making as well as growing in one's faith. Much better student-teacher ratio's than in public school and a rich education that makes them enjoy learning and want to learn more. Best school for spurring their desire to learn in a great nurturing environment!