Trinity Academy of Raleigh

After 4 years at this school, we have been so impressed and grateful! Teachers and Administration Team is extremely supportive and passionate caring for our children. Our children have wonderful and kind classmates that want the best for each other. Best of all, our children love going to school!
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We have two children at Trinity Academy that have been enrolled for the past three years. This is a remarkable school community who provides superior education balanced with grace and Christian world-view experiences. We are delighted in the education our children are receiving at Trinity Academy!
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Trinity is the best school in the area for preparing your child for college academically. My oldest felt their first semester in college was a breeze after graduating from this fine school. Our experience in the with the upper school finds the teachers willing to work with your student requiring only the child pursue them as needed. I have seen the teachers go the extra mile to make themselves available and willing to meet the students where they are. The college adviser is just absolutely outstanding. Our experience with this school has not been perfect but no school run by people could ever be perfect. Simply outstanding in all regards!
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What a great school! We are a new family and just finished our first semester. We had heard that the upper school (Trinity calls its middle and high school "upper school") would be hard, but everyone here from Courtney and Anita in admissions, to the great teachers in my child's classrooms to the wonderful Mr. Pond, who oversees everything in the upper school Principal, have given us the best educational experience of our lives. Dr. Littlejohn, who is the Head of School, is a visionary leader and an expert in classical and Christian education. I don't know why anyone would send their children to other schools.
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Professional faculty in a loving Christian environment. Strong academic program. Our family loves this school!
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Our child attended Trinity for a year and we were very excited for our child to be a part of the school. However, after the first year we realized Trinity Is not the school we thought it would be We found some of the teachers and administrators to be insensitive, even cold when dealing with some children and parents. The school leaders seem to be more concerned with the school image than with than with the needs of the students. We are very disappointed with the school and will not be returning.
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With much thought and with disappointment I have decided to voice my views of Trinity Academy. I saw a situation at Trinity that truly cut me to my heart. My initial view of Trinity was one of high respect! However, I believe the true color of the school (and the administration) shone through when a tough situation arose. In trying to protect children and families, I can only say that I believe Trinity did not display Christian attitudes when they were faced with a difficult situation. What I saw was decisions being made to appease adults and not out of a true concern for the best interest of the children. I did not see any convincing sign of a Christian response. The teacher and school leadership did not handle the matter with dignity or with any true concern for the families involved. Communications were less than poor, families were shut out (when it involved their children) and the voices of the ones who counted the most (the children) were not heard! I was an advocate for Trinity...telling everyone I knew about how great the school was. I will not be able to say that to anyone again. Actually, I am compelled to recommend against a family attending Trinity Academy.
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We have a kindergarten student at Trinity and we have been thrilled with everything about this school. He initially began kindergarten at a magnet school in July and was completely overwhelmed by the chaos. He had almost daily crying spells, was waking up at 4 am worrying about school, and frequently asked if he could quit school, despite his teacher's valiant efforts to help him adjust. We decided to pull him out so he could start at Trinity on time at the end of August, and he is a different child here! Not one tear shed, not one complaint, and he was upset that he couldn't go to school on Labor Day! The magnet school is a good school, but it was not a good choice for our child. If your child thrives on routine, order, a peaceful classroom, and academics, then Trinity is a perfect choice. The Christian education is icing on the cake, reinforcing what he's learning at home, Sunday School, and church. I cannot say enough positive things about Trinity. It is worth every penny of tuition to ask him, "How was school today?" and hear, "It was great! I loved it!" every single day.
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After two years at Trinity Academy, our family is thrilled with the school. Our daughter is very happy and seems to be thriving is this loving academic enviornment. She is working hard but having fun. Her teacher is extraordinarily passionate about teaching! The community is caring and quick to support those in need. I would highly recommend Trinity Academy!
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We transferred to Trinity from another north Raleigh private school two years ago and are so thankful we did! Teachers and administrators are caring and committed. Our children are learning at an incredible pace and are being challenged with a rigorous curriculum. Best decision we ever made for our children!
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This is our 3rd year at Trinity. I have yet to be disappointed. I have found the academics to be impressive, the teachers supportive and kind, and the administration to be friendly, welcoming, intelligent and caring. The best thing I could ever say is that my children are truly happy here. They really feel loved, encouraged, supported and safe. I could not ask for more!
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It saddens me that a school has to build their reputation through marketing & pr instead of real parents/students/community. How interesting of a time (the week of open house) that the below response was added by a "parent". I think that this website is a wonderful avenue for parents & students to voice their experiences -- whether that be positive or negative -- about a school. It just needs to be honest! Obviously, the below post is trying to sway parents away from the public school system & enter their private institution. Because why? They are losing students to an otherwise superior-run system. Communication at this school is awful! My child who attended classes there was bullied by other students in front of the teacher & nothing was done OR communicated by them. If you need to go into the front office -- no one is ever there! Good luck trying to get in touch with someone on the phone as well! Its simply a poorly-run school and is NOT worth the money. You are better off with the many magnet school options, St. Timothy's, etc. ANYTHING but this school.
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The WORST experience at any school my child has ever attended. Pretentious, supercilious, nastiest attitudes among the educators and administrators that I have ever encountered. The teachers were under-prepared, ill-equipped and non-communicative! With regards to their curriculum, although highly boasted as exceptional, it is nothing more than handouts printed off of a website. Saxon Math?! Google it you are better off homeschooling than forking out the tuition cost. While eerily pleasant at first, we witnessed boorish and backbiting behavior from several of the staff members gossiping about other parents! THE families that help support the school & help pay their salaries! Truly awful! Is that where you want to invest time, money & your child s education? Don't be fooled. They will teach your children how to live like self-entitled, self-serving individuals with no mindset besides their own hypocritical way.
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Outstanding educational model. My child graduated with a significant merit scholarship and is enrolled in a top national university. Without a Trinity education, I feel certain these opportunities would not have been possible.
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How many times do we look at reviews and think "wow"! - Either good or bad, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. The main focus of us as parents is to collect our own facts, actually watch the interaction with the parents, teachers and students and form our individual opinion. That being said, Trinity Academy is more that "trailers", the money is focused on the student body and attracting the best talent to enhance our children's educational environment. We have loved every minute of Trinity. We have two kids and at least once a week, they have thanked us for enrolling them at Trinity. Sure, there are ups and downs, but that is exactly what life is. The leadership at Trinity acknowledges this and are trying to equip our children with the most current techniques available. I truly believe that Trinity is a school worth "looking inside" at
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The worst experience of our live. Pompous, arrogant, worst attitudes among the teachers that I have ever seen. The teachers here have no accountability. The marketing is slick but promises are false. There were two sports programs we were promised but did not have. The tutoring program required up front payment but did not deliver. The teachers were rigid and uncreative, even the elective classes were bad! I have never seen such an overpriced underperforming product in my life. The lower school is better than the upper. This school has gone way down over the years and they do not care. I was never once asked for feedback when I left. A year of our life and $20K plus we will never see again! If you are thinking of placing your child there, get a roster from the prior year and call, call, call! Don't trust the marketing!
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Excellent academics, strong Christian community.
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Outstanding curriculum, quality leadership and instruction and happy children.
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I'm a parent of two children at Trinity and it's been a wonderful experience. The academic advancement of my kids is light years ahead of their public school friends, as well as some who go to other local private schools. They have adored every teacher and have made many dear friends in this close-knit community. It is a rigorous curriculum with very high standards, and certainly not every child will thrive there. But for those looking for a school that seamlessly melds a classical education model with solid Christian principles, give Trinity a look.
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This is a good school overall, but probably not for everyone. You should definitely visit and have your student visit to make sure it fits your family's needs. We found it a bit evangelical or fundamentalist, but also think it has a good curriculum and they seem to really care about spiritual & intellectual growth. People seem to either love or hate it (not much middle ground) & those who hate it don't stay. So, you want to make sure it's right for your needs so you end up with a school that you love.
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