Trinitas Christian School in Pensacola

Posted: January 11, 2026

My husband and I love this school community. We actually moved away for a time and moved back for our children to attend Trinitas again. We have nothing but good things to say.

Posted: January 19, 2025

This school allows teachers to bully others. Male teachers bully, mock and name call women and the men who stand up for women. When confronted, the school ignores, deleted, blocks all evidence. This is not a Christian school!!

Posted: February 28, 2024

I graduated in 2014, so it has been some time. I cannot speak to the school as it is now; however, as it was, it was a vibrant community with tons of community between classes. I will say that our class always felt like the last of the old guard as we were one of the first to go from K-12. It may very well have deteriorated since my graduation, but I cannot confirm or deny that. That all said, Trinitas prepared me well for life. I have stood out everywhere I've been... from working as a contractor and supporting multiple programs/program managers in Safety Engineering to working at Boeing in Cybersecurity and crushing performance reviews despite having had very little cybersecurity experience when I was first brought in. Trinitas gave me the traits I needed to be successful -from public speaking to calculus- and the worldview to acknowledge that my life is not my own, nor is my talent. Trinitas gave me an environment where that nerdy, pasty white kid with acne could flourish. My life is a product of the ones who have poured their life out into me, and quite a few of the ones I contribute my success to were friends, teachers, or otherwise at Trinitas. Was it perfect? No. Was it what my younger self needed? I could not say yes enough times.

Posted: May 11, 2022

As an alumni, I can attest to the fact that Trinitas trains your children more than develops them. Individual thought or expression is not tolerated. You are told how to act, speak, and think. You are welcome in its "community" only if you act a certain way (clearly evident in the school's lack of diversity). Friendships are shallow since you fear doing or saying something that will ostracize you from the "community". If you care about your child's mental health and wellbeing in additional to their spiritual growth, I would recommend looking elsewhere.

Posted: April 2, 2022

This is a great school. Our kids are very happy and their education exceeds our expectations. Highly recommended!

Posted: November 16, 2021

I have three sons at Trinitas. Some of what makes it special:
- high academic standards, with the emphasis on striving for mastery, not achieving a certain grade;
- a welcoming, vibrant community of families who are active in the life of the school;
- a classical Christian education that cultivates an appreciation for beauty and truth and a childs virtue and faith; and
- a talented, experienced, and committed faculty and staff who love the school and its mission.

I wish every child and family could experience it!

Posted: May 17, 2021

In May 2021, bad actors within the school community forced out the entire board and several excellent teachers, some of whom had invested in the school from its earliest days. In doing so these bad actors channeled the spirit of the French Revolution, decapitating the school body and cutting it off from its own past and memories. They believe their own new, rash behavior, which can boast little experience, no demonstrable success, and no patient humility is somehow better than the wisdom and practices that have accrued slowly and at the cost of much pain and labor.

Conservatism starts from a sentiment that all mature people can readily share: the sentiment that good things are easily destroyed, but not easily created. This is especially true of the good things that come to us as collective assets: peace, freedom, law, civility, public spirit, the security of property and family life, in all of which we depend on the cooperation of others while having no means singlehandedly to obtain it. In respect of such things, the work of destruction is quick, easy and exhilarating; the work of creation slow, laborious and dull. That is one of the lessons of the twentieth century. It is also one reason why conservatives suffer such a disadvantage when it comes to public opinion. Their position is true but boring, that of their opponents exciting but false.

This place made me a conservative. Tragically, after May 2021, much of what was good here has been undone by impatient, progressive people whos visions are exciting but false.

Posted: May 20, 2020

The homework can be challenging sometimes, but it has pushed my kids to do better at school and to try their best. But overall the homework is appropriate for the the grade and will teach your kid that if there is hard work they will see the reward.

Posted: May 20, 2020

As a parent I have noticed that most teachers sincerely care for the kids they teach, they are real and interested in every aspect of your child's growth at the school, they will help you all the way for the best of your child and if a mistake is made, because no one is perfect and they are aware of that, they will apologize and do all that is in their power to make things right again.

Posted: May 20, 2020

Kids will be kids and so far every single time something happens, my kids have been shown love and were taught to show love and respect towards their peers. They are taught to respect one another and care not only for other students but also for the community they live doing volunteer work and helping the less fortunate.

Posted: May 20, 2020

This is what I feel is the strongest part about this school. The headmaster is caring and pointing not only the kids but also the families towards God, helping all to work together to the best of the children. I truly feel it's a family approach, and the kids have a strong sense of trust and love towards the school leaders.

Posted: May 20, 2020

Parents are very involved in the kids lives and I feel like the school is always willing to listen and help during difficult times. So far I was able to talk to every teacher to find the best way to help my children succeed.

Posted: May 20, 2020

As I said before kids will be kids and they will be mean to each other, but that is something that is not tolerated at school, we had instances of unkindness toward my kids and the school immediately solved the problem and made to sure to show my kids they are loved and that will not happen at school again. My kids feel supported and loved and they learned to forgive and still be friends with one another. I am very pleased with the approach the school and the headmaster chose to follow.

Posted: May 20, 2020

I am very pleased with Trinitas Christian School, the Curriculum is strong, the values are the core of the instruction given and my kids are truly loved at school. I feel we are a family and we are learning together and growing together. Trinitas was the best choice for my family and I would not choose another school to trust my kids education.

Posted: February 28, 2020

My child is currently in 1st grade and while I hear other families at different schools speak of homework nearing an hour or more, we spend <15 minutes nightly on homework, outside of reading, which is not considered homework for us.

Posted: February 28, 2020

Instructional styles are age-appropriate and my child often comes home and teaches ME things.

Posted: February 28, 2020

My child respects and loves the school's leaders.

Posted: February 28, 2020

As a parent of a child who has been disciplined (not for bullying, but for other, age-appropriate behaviors that must be addressed), I value the scripture-first approach Trinitas takes towards discipline. My child was not shamed for making these choices, but understood that they were not going to be tolerated and was given tools to move forward with better choices.

Posted: February 28, 2020

We love Trinitas! The rigorous academic program challenges my child and the environment is supportive and loving.

Posted: November 27, 2019

In K-2 grade, students only have reading and math homework. All other memorization etc is done at school. Reading and math take approx 15-20 minutes a night in these lower grades. In 3rd-6th grade, students have 30-45 minutes of homework per night. I personally have struggled with this because it does at times feel too much, BUT it has taught our kids how to manage their time. Homework can be a challenge, but it's been a growing experience for our kids.

Posted: November 27, 2019

My kids learned to love history and reading at this school. That love stems from their teachers' passion for educating. The teachers bring their subjects to life for each grade (we've experienced K-6th grades so far).

Posted: November 27, 2019

Kids are taught to take responsibility for their own work. Teachers and administration continually communicate to students that it is better to do your own work, do your very best, and not get perfect scores than to "cheat" or take short cuts. Students learn compassion and respect for other students and adults.

Posted: November 27, 2019

Administration is present and available. Communication is excellent. The school honestly tries to maintain excellence in all they do. It can feel rigorous at times, but I prefer it to a less rigorous school. I'd rather my children be challenged academically and maybe not get all the academic awards than breeze through school, receive all the accolades, and yet learn very little.

Posted: November 27, 2019

My daughter has a fellow student with ASD and he is very appreciated among his classmates. The school lets him know ahead of time when they will have a fire drill or other alarm sounding drill. They make modifications as needed for learning differences.

Posted: November 27, 2019

We've had difficult times at Trinitas because the standards for academics are high. However, the standards have pushed our kids to develop in areas they wouldn't otherwise develop in an environment with lower standards.

Posted: April 24, 2019

My child attended Trinitas for elementary school. The positive aspects of this school are that the curriculum is biblically based and interesting. Students study the Bible and history chronologically in tandem. As a result, students have a real understanding of how the scriptures fit into the history of the world. It is really fascinating. Also, I feel the majority of the teachers at the school genuinely love and care for the kids. However, the school is definitely a male-dominated culture. In addition, the school has a pervasive culture that promotes elitism. As a family, we decided this is not the environment we felt was best for our child. In our opinion, Jesus was seeking out those who were different from him rather than attempting to isolate himself from 'those' people.
In terms of academics, the school does an excellent job in the areas of language arts, music, and foreign languages. However, our child was woefully ill-prepared for the rigors which they faced in the areas of math and science during their secondary years.
Ultimately, parents must decide what is best for their child. No educational setting is perfect, including Trinitas.

Posted: August 17, 2017

So far the experience has been incredible!

Posted: August 17, 2017

I appreciate the education offered at Trinitas Christian School.

Posted: August 14, 2017

I take note of the tone of the April 4, 2917 review as compared to the tone of some of the earlier negative reviews. The negative reviews fit with my experience at Trinitas and they sound much more level-headed, intelligent, and yes...not cheerleader like.

Posted: April 4, 2017

I have read many of these posts and I am very displeased with the attempts to slander the character of men, women, boys and girls. I am not naive enough to believe that the staff, faculty, and student body are perfect but to suggest, as some of these post have, that staff and faculty are not Christian is nothing short of a lie. Sure, at times, staff and faculty make mistakes with how they handle situations, but that is common among all times and places. As adults, we know that our co-workers (and ourselves) make mistakes; sometimes those mistakes are egregious. But I can assure you that the staff and faculty of Trinitas Christian School truly desire the best for our children. They are Godly men and women who seek to teach their students in more than just "letters & numbers". Some will say that I have been "brainwashed" or that I am a "cheerleader", well, that is their prerogative. But if you desire to see your children steeped in a deeply rooted Christian community which places a high value on the authority of Scripture and the community of Christians, then this is indeed the place for you--without question.

Posted: April 4, 2017

Posted: March 15, 2017

No. Many kids are very demeaning and unapproachable. I was sick and tired of this and that is why I left. They think they are high and mighty and cool, but when they get out into the world they no one will put up with their attitude. They've been walled in their whole life and don't realize that most people in the world won't like the way they treat others.

Posted: March 15, 2017

Sending your kids here to try to effect them in a positive way will have the very opposite effect. IT will push them further away from christianity. The leaders have everything regemented, no one has a personal relationship with God.

Posted: March 15, 2017

The school boasts about teaching kids compassion but in reality most of them are snobby and arrogant. Sure, they respect who they must out of fear. No one feels easy there. No one believes in themselves at this school.

Posted: March 15, 2017

Trinitas is okay if you are able to put up with mean people. I never was able to feel close to any other students, and the few students who were nice to me, i was not allowed to sit with because they happened to be girls and I was not. MY time there was the loneliest time of my life. The teachers dominated everything. No one ever listened to the students. They are not training the kids to be able to deal with the world once they graduate. The kids are trained to be judgemental of anyone who isn't like them. They paint a negative picture of christianity. They supress their student's feelings and ideas, and 80% of the kids are miserable. Most people who went there say they didn't like it. They have a very bad agenda. The kids are brain-washed and thise needs to stop. now.

Posted: December 12, 2016

A a military family, our children have attended a variety of schools. Until Trinitas, we have never found a school that strived so hard to meet all of our children's needs and love them just as they are. They have been accepted, welcomed and encouraged in their individual gifting. Unsure of what our first weeks at a new school would hold, we immediately saw them grow in confidence and in knowledge. While no school is perfect, we have seen an amazing environment of grace towards us and our children. Communication with teachers and staff has been welcomed and encouraged. The curriculum has been a needed challenge that I think will greatly prepare them for the future. We have children in all 3 levels of the school and have had nothing but pleasant interactions with all of the teachers. We have found Trinitas to be a school that encourages true wisdom and thinking while maintaining an environment that well balances discipline and grace.

Posted: August 10, 2016

The books I read at Trinitas taught me truths that changed me--that made me the person I am today, and hopefully a decent one. At the same time, I am still trying to heal from the many wounds and damages I experienced at the hands of Mr. Trotter and the culture at large. Problems accepting self-esteem, problems with being okay with the person I am (even if "PEOPLE" might THINK LESS of me for it). Who are these people? The parents of other students? I don't know who else cares so much about appearances, but maybe I'm wrong.

Students are taught to constantly think about what other people think--to the point where thinking of it any other way seems impossible. Problems trusting myself or my judgement--after being yelled at for years not to trust my feelings, intuition, or even logic (the same logic I was taught), leaving the structure of Trinitas was hard. Trinitas also constantly told us our feelings were invalid--so emotion, or even the capability for it, became very difficult in a culture where they were completely invalidated.

The stress of the school also affected me deeply--there were weeks I couldn't eat for stress, and couldn't sleep for worry. That sounds melodramatic, but it's true. It wasn't just me, it was the environment.

There is not enough accountability within staff--as far as favoritism goes. Also, because the culture is structured around an authority system that necessarily must be perfect, never expect an apology. For anything. And, if for some reason a teacher of staff member changes their minds, it's always a matter of "mercy"--they were never wrong the first time. They're just "showing grace" to you. Which is cool in theory, but when you think about it...if teachers are that afraid to admit being imperfect, what does it say about the culture?

Everyone has a different experience with the school. Unfortunately, most alumni (especially of the past few years) would largely agree that their time at Trinities was negative. It's sad, and a lot of their logic or arguments are faulty, but it would be nice for the school to recognize this and perhaps listen to the kids it lauds so highly senior year.

Maybe with Mr. Gilley as headmaster things will be different.

Posted: August 10, 2016

Trinitas breeds a culture of snitches. There is not a culture of trust, let alone one of vulnerability. Trinitas is a place for people who want to seem perfect--there's no room for emotions, or sins, or even concepts like repentance of suffering.

For a school that tries to be the perfect community, it's sad that there's no room for the bigger issues that a lot of students experience--especially grief.

And for empathy? Nothing. Not at all. Trinitas is a place where all that matters is appearances. They care about the heart as far as the heart cares enough about conforming. Empathy really doesn't matter that much--why would it? Feelings are dangerous, so feeling for other people? That's simply absurd.

Posted: September 1, 2015

People are sinners. Are all the individuals that teach, administer and attend Trinitas perfect...absolutely not! However, it is an environment where excellence to the glory of God is pursued each and every day....in spite of our failures. Does that pursuit sometimes step on our toes...absolutely! My child's teacher pushes my young one to pay specific attention to every detail of handwriting, while this may seem picky or "over the top", my young scholar is being taught to do EVERYTHING (handwriting included) to the very best of their ability to honor our Holy God. Details matter to God. Is it easy for your children to attend Trinitas...NO! Educating children is ultimately the responsiblity of the parents and parents at Trinintas are called to engage...really engage! Even as parents, our sin is revealed through this process and we will either repent and seek forgiveness or become offended. I would challenge anyone to find a school of teachers and administrators that take the responsiblity of educating students in the love and admonition of the Lord more seriously than those that you will find at Trinitas. It is a community of like minded families pursuing the lofty task of recovering the Christian mind! May the Lord continue to bless this school!

Posted: September 1, 2015

Posted: August 11, 2015

My children have attended Trinitas for four years. The education is excellent!! There is a real dynamic of 'We were here first and therefore matter more' that is very hard to penetrate and stomach. Snobbery and clickishness in the student body is real. Whatever student wrote the review assuming the students complaining are 'jealous' appears to be a part of that dynamic I am referring to. I don't send my children to Trintas because it is perfect. I send them there because it is the best education around. It is a wonderful place to learn. You can be very involved with your childs education and really have to be...it is very academically challenging. My advice would be to just be assertive in pointing out any negative behaviors or snobbery, if in fact you encounter any. I have found the Principal and assistant Principal to be VERY helpful and concerned when I have had any concerns or grievances to discuss with them. I would submit that the snobbery involved here, as with any other school, begins in the home and is not entirely a result of attending the school, nor the responsibility of the school to deal with. The school can only do so much. May God lead you to HIS very best!!

Posted: August 11, 2015

Posted: April 16, 2015

What is it that causes some folks to become cheerleaders for particular school, regardless of the glaring and persistent ugliness that is actually characterizes the place? Is social pressure that effective? Trinitas is purely a farce. This is absolutely not a Christian environment, folks. Rather, it breeds snobbery and exclusivity. Truth, beauty, and goodness do not live here.

Posted: October 15, 2014

There are two kinds of students that graduate Trinitas. Those who see what the school is doing and loves it. But there are those who see it, do not understand it, and so hate it. It is true that everything that goes on in the classrooms and in the halls is not perfect. Students do disobey and teachers and administration do overreact. Despite this there is a beauty within the working of Trinitas, that of the relationship between the teachers and students. The teachers invite the students to come to them with the problems that they see, even the problems they have with the teacher they are addressing. If the student is coming with the proper respect due to an authority, the teachers love that the students are willing to talk to them. This relationship encourages trust from both sides, and the love of the school is born in this relationship.

Posted: October 12, 2014

There is so much to this school - excellent academics, wonderfully dedicated teachers, incredible parental involvement... but i want to focus on the love. My 3rd grade daughter has so many upper-class friends who hug her in the halls. One 10th grader plays a game where they count how many times during the day they can see each other in passing (they've gotten up to 6 before.) The seniors go strawberry picking with the kindergartners and everyone has a partner for the trip. One grade sets out the cots for the kindergartners. Two separate grades (4th and 5th, I think) alternate chairs with the kindergartners and first graders at lunch so they can help open containers and clean spills and teach good manners. The students are taught to love, to serve and to help the younger ones. My 3rd grader was so shocked when a new student came to the school and said hurtful things to her face, because she'd never experienced that before. Our response as a family - we prayed for that student, told our daughter she had a change to love on her and help God work in her. And I grieved when it didn't work out and the student left. We love the school and would never go anywhere else.

Posted: October 3, 2014

As an alumni who spent every single year at Trinitas, this is hard to write. Trinitas did prepare me for college and life in general. I believe 75% of our class graduated Summa Cum Laude (94+). However, it is not what it was. The school focuses on legalism rather than mercy. As a reformed man, this is distressing. The school focuses on the letter of the law and not its heart. While there are a few very good teachers, they are not enough to redeem what the school has become. Yes. It was a good school, if not the best, for about 10 years, but it's grown too big for its own good. It's grown to care more about its image than what it truly is.

Posted: September 27, 2014

Trinitas is THE BEST school for Christian families. We are in our fourth year here. The administrator and staff are outstanding in the areas of training up the heart of the child "in the way that they should go". Older students mentor younger students and all students are taught to prefer others and be servants of Christ. The academics are also outstanding. The students are taught to think, and communicate verbally and with the written word, and not to simply memorize facts. The teaching staff is exceptional! Students are extremely well behaved as they are trained through obedience for "heart and God reasons". Parents are welcomed and encouraged to visit and participate. The family atmosphere is wonderful. I would not consider sending my child any place else, and with the good Lord willing, he will graduate from Trinitas, a Godly gentleman.

Posted: September 1, 2014

Many outward signs of excellence but when you get past the hype and you consider the price you pay (such as enduring weird social competitiveness), is it really worth it? It wasn't for us. And do we really want to, in the name of "excellence", to actually train our children in snobbery? Kid's will believe what you tell them. If you tell them, often enough, that they are better than others, they will believe it.

Posted: July 29, 2014

Our family has been members of the Trinitas Christian School (TCS) community for eight years. The word "community" is intentional because TCS is a community of God's people (families, not just students) coming together for the common purpose of educating our children. TCS uses a rigorous, time tested academic curriculum that challenges students to work hard and love the pursuit of life-long learning. When their hard work results in success, they are shown how to celebrate with humility and graciousness. More important than rigorous academics, TCS seeks to train the hearts of our students. Training them first to love and seek after our Lord Jesus Christ, to love others more than themselves, to seek after righteousness and to recognize unrighteousness and turn from it. When asked about TCS by our family and friends, we try and describe it but usually end up responding with you just have to come and experience it. It truly is a hidden treasure in our community. We are blessed to be a part of the Trinitas family!

Posted: July 28, 2014

Trinitas offers rigorous classical education with conscientious discipleship that requires uncommon effort on the part of parents and teachers. It is rigorous, particularly in the grammar school, where the curriculum is usually advanced a level. My two oldest boys have been at the school for two and three years, respectively, and are entering 1st and 2nd grades now. Each has twice had a teacher who is new to the school, and yet with all of the high demands placed upon the teachers and students, both of my boys love the school and are learning well and growing into maturity. The discipline philosophy at Trinitas is unique. While behaviors are important, the school does not wish to change behaviors alone. The goal is to have students love righteousness, not just the appearance of righteousness. The goal is for students to love serving others, not find ways to manipulate a system of rules. Because such a goal is accomplished only through the agency of the Holy Spirit, working with fallible human efforts, it is a messy process, and each person involved makes mistakes and has to swallow his own pride many times over. I love working hand in hand with the families of Trinitas.

Posted: May 19, 2014

Those who rate this school low have a bad attitude about it for various reasons. First, they do not excel academically, and so are jealous of those who do. I am a mediocre student myself, so I see both sides. Those who are not in the top tier also claim that there is a lot of nepotism going on in Trinitas. This, also, is false. In fact, those who are children of staff or board members and those who excel academically are almost held to a higher standard than those who complain that nepotism exists at the school. They complain that they are disciplined more harshly. However, they just do foolish things more often and so are disciplined more often. As far as academic excellence goes, the people who have been in Trinitas for the long haul can go wherever they want to college-wise. It makes you think, challenges your beliefs, and strengthens your walk with the Lord. I am fairly new to the school (4 years) and I love it. There are always things to fix, but overall the blessings that have flowed into my life because of the school far outweigh the few things that may be given too much emphasis, like the fairly strict no-dating in school policy. Definitely a 5/5.

Posted: December 8, 2013

Prospective parents beware. Lot's of effective hype. Very little is genuine. Leadership largely perpetuating myths of excellence. Integrity is low.

Posted: September 8, 2013

No doubt about it, there is strong 'community' at Trinitas.... Sadly, I have never seen a community so socially competitive, so full of snobbery and flunkeyism, so full of social laddering and maneuvering, with so much fawning of many toward a few. I don't see anything Godly about it. It's really nothing more than idolatry. All fostered by the idol. But, there are some good teachers.

#	Name	Type	City	State	Distance
1	Kings Mill Apartments	Apartment Complex	Pensacola	FL	1.1 mi
2	Governors Gate	Apartment Complex	Pensacola	FL	1.6 mi
3	Cordova Park	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Pensacola	FL	4.3 mi
4	East Hill	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Pensacola	FL	5.9 mi
5	East Pensacola Heights	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Pensacola	FL	6.1 mi
6	Aragon	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Pensacola	FL	7.1 mi
7	Brentwood	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Pace	FL	8.4 mi
8	Stonebrook Village	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Pace	FL	8.5 mi
9	Winners Gait	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Pace	FL	9.1 mi
10	Abernathy	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Pace	FL	9.7 mi
11	Ashton Woods	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Milton	FL	10.4 mi
12	Sundial Estates	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Milton	FL	10.6 mi
13	Old Hickory	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Pensacola	FL	10.7 mi
14	Whiting Pines	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Milton	FL	11.2 mi
15	Tanglewood Oaks	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Milton	FL	11.2 mi
16	Berry Pines	Apartment Complex	Milton	FL	11.4 mi
17	Tanglewood Golf Course Community	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Milton	FL	11.8 mi
18	Tiger Point	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Gulf Breeze	FL	12 mi
19	Tiger Point (Willowood section)	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Gulf Breeze	FL	12 mi

#	Name	City	State	Distance
1	Northeast Pensacola	Pensacola	FL	0.5 mi
2	Spanish Trail Area	Pensacola	FL	1.4 mi
3	Bayou	Pensacola	FL	5.4 mi
4	Pace	Pace	FL	6.1 mi
5	Gulf Breeze, Fl	Gulf Breeze	FL	11.2 mi
6	Milton	Milton	FL	12.4 mi

Base	Distance
Corry Station	9.4 mi.
Pensacola Naval Hospital	10.1 mi.
Pensacola NAS	13.1 mi.
Whiting Field NAS	17 mi.
Hurlburt Field	30.9 mi.
Eglin AFB	39.5 mi.
Duke Field	41 mi.

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