Frequently Asked Questions

Our priority deadline was January 31. Applications received after the deadline will be treated on a case-by-case basis. Late applications are considered only after all of the regular season applications have been reviewed and if there is space available. If or when space is available, the admission team will contact you to continue the application process.

We communicate our decisions the first week of March.

The application fee for those who apply by January 31 is $100. If this fee presents a hardship, please contact us. The application fee for late applicants is $150.

Lower School applicants must pay a $75 testing fee. If this fee presents a hardship, please contact us.

Our main entry points are kindergarten, 1st grade, 5th grade and 6th grade. We are committed to families who want to be here and share our core values and approach to education. So, we encourage you to apply regardless of grade, if Trinity’s mission speaks to you.

We typically do not admit students after the school year has begun.

If you're interested in financial assistance, please complete the School & Student Services (SSS) application to be considered. One-hundred percent of families who demonstrated a need have received assistance. Trinity might be more affordable than you think!

To apply for financial assistance, please visit our Financial Assistance web page for detailed instructions and a link the School & Student Services (SSS) application.

Nope! We are here to provide you with as much information as you need about Trinity. We love to see you at our events, but please do not feel like you have to attend multiple events. Doing so will not improve your chance of admittance.

Look through our website and promotional materials, talk about Trinity with your child, participate in admission events (we offer opportunities for children and parents), and take a campus tour. We do not recommend test prep, tutors, etc. for the admission assessments.

Lower School Applicants

Your lead homeroom teacher should complete an evaluation. If your child is experiencing school in settings such as homeschool, learning pod, etc. please send the teacher evaluation to their tutor/teacher. If you have questions about your child’s situation, please reach out to us.

Middle School Applicants 

The lead teacher for each subject (English and mathematics) should complete an evaluation. If your child has the same teacher for both English and math, please send both evaluations to that teacher. If your child is experiencing school in settings such as homeschool, learning pod, etc. please send the teacher evaluation to their tutor/teacher. If you have questions about your child’s situation, please reach out to us.

This is a conversation between your family (including your child) and a member of the admission committee. If you have multiple applicants, we encourage a separate interview for each child.

We make every effort to be transparent about our application timeline and requirements. If your family has specific needs due to relocation, please contact us to discuss alternatives. 

Lower School Applicants

We administer internal assessments in an age-appropriate manner. They are a combination of group and one-on-one engaging activities to give us a better understanding of your child’s academic and social profile.

Middle School Applicants 

We accept either the ISEE or SSAT. ISEE Waivers are available for those who are also applying for financial assistance.

As of Jan. 1, 2021, Trinity now has a preschool! Elsass Academy Westlake, now called Trinity Elsass Academy, serves students from 18 months to 4 years old, and it's located on the corner of Bee Cave Road and Camp Craft Road, right next door to our campus. Though we officially took over operations on Jan. 1, Elsass will continue to operate as usual during this transition period as we work to integrate its campus and services into the Trinity experience.