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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall A
Matriculation A+
Academics A
Extracurriculars A-
Geo & Community B
Reviews A-
Palmer Trinity School is an independent, college-preparatory, coeducational, Episcopal day school located on 60 acres in southwest Miami-Dade County. Established in 1972, Palmer Trinity School enrolls 800 Students in grades six through twelve.
The School reflects both the metropolitan and suburban flavor of the city of Miami with 30 countries represented in its student body. Over seventy percent of the students are bilingual, and forty percent speak three or more languages. Palmer Trinity School seeks students of good academic potential and strong personal character in its commitment to fashion a diverse community.
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School Stats

Average
Current school
Tuition
$52,000
Enrollment
804
International Students
4%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
66%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:15
AP
23
Average SAT Score
1315
Average ACT Score
29
Class Size
15

Matriculation


College Matriculation

(2023-2025)
Ranking University/College Students
#2 Columbia University 1 +
#6 Stanford University 1 +
#6 University of Chicago 1 +
#9 Duke University 1 +
#9 Northwestern University 1 +
LAC #2 Amherst College 1 +
#14 Brown University 1 +
#17 Cornell University 1 +
#19 University of Notre Dame 1 +

Academics

AP Scores

(2025)
Number of students who took AP tests
215
Number of tests taken
537
92%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

AP Courses

(23)
Chinese Language and Culture
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
French Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Physics C: Mechanics
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
Computer Science Principles
Precalculus
Statistics
European History
Human Geography
Macroeconomics
Psychology
United States Government and Politics
United States History
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
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IB

(13)
IB English (HL)
IB French ab Initio (SL)
IB Business and Management (HL)
IB History (SL,HL)
IB Chemistry (HL)
IB Environmental Systems and Societies (SL)
IB English (HL)
IB French ab Initio (SL)
IB Business and Management (HL)
IB History (SL,HL)
IB Chemistry (HL)
IB Environmental Systems and Societies (SL)
IB Sports, Exercise and Health Science (SL)
IB Analysis and Approaches (SL)
IB Applications and Interpretations (SL)
IB Visual Arts (SL)
IB Theory of Knowledge
IB English A: Language and Literature (HL)
IB Spanish B (HL)
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Sports

(12)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(52)
AfriKids
Best Buddies
Breakthrough Miami Club
Center for Writing
Environmental Action Club (EAC)
Falcons for a Cure
AfriKids
Best Buddies
Breakthrough Miami Club
Center for Writing
Environmental Action Club (EAC)
Falcons for a Cure
Hope for Tomorrow
Metamorphosis*
PTS Cares Service Club
Palace Buddies
Second Chance Animal Rescue
Social Justice Club
Book Club
Bowling Club
BSU Black Student Union
Chess Club*
Ceramics Club
Creative Writing Club
Exec SGA (by-election)
Falcon Fury Spirit Club (by application)
Future Doctors of America
Gaming Club
Fashion Club
Florida Immigartion Club (FLIC)
IB Club
Investment and Entrepreneurship Club
Interfaith Forum
Model United Nations (by application)
Out of the Darkness
Peer Counseling (by application)
Prelaw club
Pride Coalition
Round Square
Solar Car Club
Social Entrepreneurship
STEEEM Engineering Club
Student Diversity Council (by application)
Student Government (SGA)
Students Demand Action
SWENext Society of Women Engineers Club
Thespians (by audition or interview)
Women on Wallstreet
Chinese National Honor Society
International Thespian Society
La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica
Mu Alpha Theta
National Honor Society
National Junior Honor Society
Quill & Scroll Honor Society
Science Honor Societies
Societe Honoraire de Francais
Tri M Music Honor Society
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Arts

(19)
Band
Chorus
Dance
Drama
Guitar
Music
Band
Chorus
Dance
Drama
Guitar
Music
Music Production
Music Theory
Orchestra
Piano
Symphony Orchestra
Wind Symphony
Art History
Digital Art
Studio Art
Visual Arts
2D Art
3D Art
Architecture
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Basic Info

Co-ed
Day School Grades: 6-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1972
Campus Size: 57 acres
Acceptance Rate: 54%
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal

Application Info

Deadline: 08/15
Interview: On Campus, International Admission Visits, Zoom
Recommended
Recommended
A+

Reviews

A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
11/22/2023
Reviews from other languages
Palmer Trinity School

1. The school is located in Palmetto Bay, a suburb of Miami, Florida, about a 40-minute drive from Miami;
2. 9th Grade Global Experiential Program: Students will participate in a 5-day, 4-night canoeing and team-building trip in Everglades National Park and Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge;
3. Shark Program: This program, supported by the RJ Dunlap Marine Conservation Program at the University of Miami, helps students understand Florida's complex coastal ecosystem;
4. Island School: Conducted in The Bahamas, this program involves students participating in island exploration, canoe exploration, and scuba diving, in addition to basic subjects;
5. Coral Lab Independent Study Opportunity: Provides an ideal environment for students who wish to pursue in-depth learning through independent research courses, including marine conservation, coral biology, coral propagation, aquarium fish husbandry, and more;
6. The school's distinguishing features are its Coral Lab and STEM Lab, and three innovation spaces were newly opened in 2018;
Chinese students have been admitted to universities such as the University of Miami, UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, Emory University, University of Washington, and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
12/28/2020
Reviews from other languages
Palmer Trinity School, located in Florida, is a top-tier day high school! The school is dedicated to the moral, spiritual, intellectual, physical, and creative growth of its students. Palmer Trinity School is the only Episcopal middle/high school in the Miami area, focusing on both academic achievement and the cultivation of values. The school aspires to be the best Episcopal school in the nation.

School Advantages:

1. Excellent STEM program, boasting state-of-the-art equipment and champion teams in fields such as robotics, drama, and music.

2. Strong music and arts program, with well-equipped music facilities and highly accomplished and professional music teachers guiding students' musical creation.

3. The school emphasizes global education, having founded GEBG, joined Round Square, and established ESOL programs, among others.

4. Palmer Trinity offers students opportunities to study abroad in Sydney, Australia; Madrid, Spain; or Provence, France.

5. Excellent sports program, with the school's sports teams winning multiple state, district, and regional championships. Graduates of Palmer Trinity have become Olympians and won NCAA championships.

6. A signature program of the school is Oceanography, which includes a coral laboratory and a high-tech center for exploring marine life.
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A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
03/06/2020
Reviews from other languages
1、Offers 21 AP courses
2、The school emphasizes global education, founded GEBG, joined Round Square, and established ESOL programs, among others.
3、The school offers a rich variety of art courses; art graduates have excellent career prospects, with many admitted to prestigious art universities.
4、The school is located in Florida's second-largest city, with convenient transportation, close to the University of Miami, making it suitable for both study and life.
5、The school spans 60 acres. The campus features a humanities building, a music center, fitness facilities, a math/science building, a spacious library, and academic buildings. Paths in the central campus area connect the surrounding school facilities. In addition to a large gymnasium, the school also has basketball courts, softball fields, practice areas, and a soccer field.
6、The PTS Coral Lab is a center for marine biology education, training, and research. An important function of the lab is to provide students with hands-on experience, conducting research both in the laboratory and in the field. Teachers and students partner to study the diverse marine life found in the ocean and address complex environmental issues.
7、Teachers train students on how to use scientific trade tools for original research.
8、The school regularly invites renowned art alumni to give lectures or sends students to designated art centers/studios for learning.
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Frequently Ask Questions about Palmer Trinity School

Tell me a bit about Palmer Trinity School.
Palmer Trinity School is Co-ed private day school located in Florida, US. It was founded 1972 , and currently has about 804 students, 4.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.palmertrinity.org.
Does Palmer Trinity School have rigorous academic requirements?
Palmer Trinity School is offering 23 AP courses.

Palmer Trinity School also have 66% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Palmer Trinity School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 21.89% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 21.55% go to top 25, and about 3.7% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Palmer Trinity School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Palmer Trinity School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Palmer Trinity School?
The day tuition for Palmer Trinity School in 2024 is $52,000 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.
Where is Palmer Trinity School located?
Palmer Trinity School is located in the State of Florida of USA. The closest major city is Miami, which is about 15 miles away from school. Most families can choose Miami International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Palmer Trinity School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Palmer Trinity School is within top 600 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Palmer Trinity School has been favorited by 18 users.
How do I complete an application for Palmer Trinity School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Palmer Trinity School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Palmer Trinity School’s official site: https://www.palmertrinity.org or call them at 305-251-2230.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Palmer Trinity School?
Yes, here are few: Palmetto Bay Academy, Riviera Schools and Westminster Christian School.

The closest major city is Miami. You can find out more schools near Miami here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Palmer Trinity School?
The overall rating for Palmer Trinity School is A.

The section ratings of Palmer Trinity School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
B for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

Miami, officially the City of Miami, is a dynamic coastal metropolis and the seat of Miami-Dade County in South Florida. Often called "The 305," "The Magic City," and the "Gateway to the Americas," it serves as a major cultural and economic center. With a population of 442,241 as of the 2020 census, it is the second-most populous city in Florida. Known for its stunning beaches, vibrant arts scene, and diverse cultural influences, Miami draws visitors and residents from around the globe, offering a unique blend of cosmopolitan living and tropical charm.

Population (2022) 413,201
Cost of Living Higher than average 21%

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