Trinity-Pawling School (2025 Profile)

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Tel: (845) 855-4825

700 Route 22
Pawling, NY 12564

www.trinitypawling.org

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Trinity-Pawling School Photo #1 - The next-generation school for boys is here, on a campus that feels warm and welcoming and human-scaled, in an academic community that thinks ahead, looks forward, and gets transformational results.

Trinity-Pawling School Photo #2 - One of the School`s most distinctive attributes is its signatory The Effort Challenge (TEC). Each boy at Trinity-Pawling is recognized and assessed in terms of the effort he devotes to a given endeavor. The learning objective inherent in this ethos of effort is to teach young people that the more they invest of themselves the greater their accomplishments will be.

Trinity-Pawling School Photo #3 - The Smith Field House is a 20,000-square-foot facility, which houses a gymnasium, two full basketball courts, an additional half court and workout area, locker rooms, a trophy area, and an Athletic Hall of Fame room. The building not only serves as a state-of-the-art athletic facility, but is also enjoyed daily as a student social center and gathering space.

Trinity-Pawling School Photo #4 - Our instructors are teachers and accomplished professional artists who are active in their fields. You'll learn from the best, and you'll do it in our Arts Center, a showpiece in itself, which houses a 400-seat theater, state-of-the-art sound system, rehearsal spaces, and practice rooms so you can discover and nurture your passions.

Trinity-Pawling School Photo #5 - Make yourself at home at Trinity-Pawling. And then leap out of your comfort zone. As a brotherhood, we're a caring community that will push you to be nothing short of extraordinary.

Trinity-Pawling School Photo #6 - Each year, students with learning differences graduate from Trinity-Pawling prepared for college and beyond. The School`s Center for Learning Achievement recognizes the potential in each and every one of these students. For over 45 years, this signature program and individualized academic support have been providing an environment where students are transformed.

Trinity-Pawling School Photo #7 - At Trinity-Pawling, your sport of choice can be Varsity Farming! The farming program centers on the concepts of sustainability and stewardship of the land through campus-based food production, composting, recycling, and renewable energy.

Trinity-Pawling School Photo #8 - At Trinity-Pawling, we strive to give every athlete, regardless of talent, a tremendous experience. We strive to get to know each young man on a personal level and to serve as mentors in their lives-challenging them to become the best version of themselves.

Trinity-Pawling School Photo #9 - At Trinity-Pawling, you are surrounded by a welcoming and supportive community where you'll feel right at home. From your teachers and dorm parents to your peers, you'll have mentors every step of the way.

Trinity-Pawling School Photo #10 - At Trinity-Pawling, innovation is a key component of our curriculum. Every day, faculty and students engage in hands-on learning, creating, and collaborating.

Boys learn differently - Trinity-Pawling knows this better that any other school.

Our expertise in how boys learn best has become critically important in today's educational environment.As the experts in boys' education, Trinity-Pawling has embraced these challenges of tomorrow in order to provide a relevant education for boys today.

The School has created distinctive opportunities for boys, which pushes back against the larger challenges facing the education of boys today.

Trinity-Pawling provides a learning environment for boys with dynamic, student-centered programs; an experiential, project-based curriculum; a culture of engagement; and established avenues for developing self-awareness and an appreciation for relationships and mutuality.

We have reimagined what is possible and developed innovative educational experiences custom-designed for boys.

With a teaching and learning model that is forward-thinking, vigorous, and engaging, Trinity-Pawling is 100% focused on providing boys with a distinctive education and a transformational experience. We are the next-generation school for boys.

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: (Boarding Students) 8-12, PG
Grades: (Day Students) 7-12, PG
Enrollment: 268 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $73,500
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $52,300
Acceptance rate: 50%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

School News

SENIOR INDEPENDENT PROJECT SPOTLIGHT - 12/30/2024
During Wintersession, Tyler Peterson '25 and Jack Lashlee '25 organized a Trinity-Pawling Cornhole Tournament as part of their Senior Independent Projects. The goal? To raise funds for the Toy Closet ...moreProgram at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital. The tournament turned into an evening of fun and generosity, drawing approximately 90 students and faculty to participate for a great cause. hide
PROGRESS ON TRINITY-PAWLING'S NEW TURF BASEBALL FIELD - 12/30/2024
Excitement is building on campus as the transformation of Trinity-Pawling's Mo Vaughn '86 Baseball Field takes shape. With the installation of a state-of-the-art turf surface now completed, each day brings ...morea little more green and a lot more promise for the future of the program. hide
THE ARTS AT TRINITY-PAWLING - 12/30/2024
The Arts Department at Trinity-Pawling serves as a center for innovation and expression, showcasing the incredible talents and creativity of our students while fostering a strong sense of community. Through ...morea diverse range of experiences, from captivating performances to hands-on workshops, the Arts help to enrich the lives of students and faculty alike. hide
WINTERSESSION ROUNDUP - 12/30/2024
This year's Wintersession at Trinity-Pawling was an inspiring showcase of creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving. This two-week student-centered experiential learning session gave students the opportunity to delve into projects that sparked ...moretheir curiosity and passion. hide
MEET THE PREFECTS - 10/30/2024
Each spring, Trinity-Pawling holds its traditional Stepping Up ceremony, where a select group of rising seniors are chosen as Prefects for the upcoming year. Prefects, whose title comes from the ...moreLatin word for 'leader,' are elected by both the student body and faculty. These student leaders embody the School's values of honor, respect, and hard work. On May 24, 2024, eight students were named Prefects for the 2024-2025 school year, recognized for their commitment to the School and their peers. hide

Top Rankings

Trinity-Pawling School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 278 schools) for:

School Overview

| 2024 School Data

Trinity-Pawling School

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered (Boarding)

8-12, PG

9-12

Grades Offered (Day)

7-12, PG

9-12

School Type

All-boys

Co-ed

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Supports Learning Differences (LD)

Yes

Religious Affiliation

Episcopal

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1907

Campus Size

230 acres

125 acres

Student Body

Enrollment

268 students

315 students

% Students of Color

16%

26%

% International Students

15%

20%

% Students Boarding

80%

70%

Offers Post-Grad Year

Yes

Academics and Faculty

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Formal
Shirt, tie, jacket

Casual

Average Class Size

10 students

* National Avg. »18

Student : Teacher Ratio

5:1

7:1

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

65%

72%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Tuition Cost

Endowment Size

$55 million

$28 million

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$73,500

$66,200

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$52,300
(7th & 8th Grade Day - $35500)

$35,600

Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)

$62,750

$49,300

% Students on Financial Aid

50%

40%

Avg. Financial Aid Grant

$32,500

$25,000

Merit Scholarships Offered

Acceptance Rate

Application Deadline

Feb. 1 / rolling

Jan. 15

Accepts Standardized Application

Yes

SSAT Required

Yes

Acceptance Rate

50%

60%

Director of Admissions

Jeff Beck

Associate Director of Admissions

Meredith Timone

AP / Advanced Courses

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered

Courses

AP Physics 1, AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, AP Physics C: Mechanics, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, English Language & Composition, English Literature & Composition, Environmental Science, European History, Statistics, U.S. History

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Sports

Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:
3D Printing Club, Acolytes & Vergers, Allies (LGBTQ), Amen Boys, Asian Society, Aviation Club, Baking Club, Bridge Club, Cheese Club, Chess Club, Coffee and Tea Club, Computer Programming Club, Computer Repair Club, Cooking Club, Cribbage Club, Deans Assistants, Debate Club, Diversity Club, Dog Walking Club, Dorm Proctors, Drone Club, Dungeons and Dragons, Environmental Council, Finance Club, Key Club, Knitting Club, Literary Club, Math Club, Mindfulness Club, MIT Launch Club, Mock Trial Club, Model UN, National Honor Society, Poker Club, Random Acts of Kindness Club, Reading, Relay For Life, Spirit Club, Strategy Board Games, Student Activities, Student Senate, Student's Corner, The Phoenix School Newspaper, Usher Club, Vital Signs Science Magazine

Arts and Music Programs:
Anime Club, Drama Club, Film Club, Jazz Club, Pottery Club, String Music Club, Theater, Trinitones

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Health & Wellness, Mountain Biking Club, Outdoor Club, Quarterback Club, Strength and Conditioning

College Matriculation

Year: 2017

10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)

Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Trinity College

University of Vermont

Syracuse University

St. Lawrence University

Boston University

Emory University

Elon University

George Washington University

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Link to Matriculation Data

School Notes

At Trinity-Pawling, everything we do is shaped to the needs of boys in the 21st century. We teach and learn from experience. Our programs are active and applied - packed with opportunities for hands-on learning. We reimagine what`s possible in boys` education. The results are transformational. Trinity-Pawling offers a personal educational experience to 300 boys in grades 7-12 and postgraduates. The School delivers entrepreneurial and ambitious programs that provide opportunities for collaboration and camaraderie, independent exploration, and the discovery of passions and talents. With over 100 academic courses, 18 AP courses, 13 athletic teams competing in the New England Founders League, and a multitude of extracurricular activities, our students have many opportunities to reimagine and own their education.
Experiential learning is just the beginning. Our three-part Practicum for Civic Leadership fosters problem-solving skills, promotes interdisciplinary exploration, and builds authentic communication skills. Through the Winter Project, Global Collaborative Challenge, and Senior Independent Project, we place our students at the center of the learning process. They become active participants and co-creators - in and out of the classroom. Using a multi-disciplined approach and engaging with the world outside of Trinity-Pawling, students work collaboratively to understand issues, give oral presentations both as part of a group and as an individual, and learn how to ask the right questions when confronted with challenges. The three-pronged, multi-dimensional Practicum challenges every student to master these 21st century skills.
The School`s Center for Learning Achievement recognizes the potential in each and every student. For over 45 years, this signature program and individualized academic support has provided an environment where students are transformed - achieving their academic goals in ways they never expected, finding their confidence, and preparing for their futures.
Trinity-Pawling School accreditations: New York Association of Independent Schools and New York State Board of Regents
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Christopher Wren ’54 - Retired from The New York Times after nearly twenty-nine years as a reporter, foreign correspondent, and editor. He is the author of Those Turbulent Sons of Freedom and Walking to Vermont.
- Paul Rachman ’78 - Is an American film director who directed the highly praised 2006 documentary American Hardcore, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was released by Sony Pictures Classics.
- Andrew Masset ’67 - Is an actor, known for Halt and Catch Fire, Remember the Titans, and Kill the Messenger.
- Michael Melford ’68 - Is an American photographer, artist and teacher known for his National Geographic magazine assignments.
- Joseph Callo ’48 - Is a Naval History Magazine Author of the Year. His most recent book is a memoir titled The Sea Was Always There. His book John Paul Jones: America’s First Sea Warrior is the 2006 winner of the Samuel Eliot Morison Award by the Naval Order of the US
- Chukky Okobi ’96 - NFL football player, Pittsburgh Steelers, 2001–07, Super Bowl XL Champion
- Maurice Vaughn ’86 - MLB first baseman, three-time All-Star, AL MVP
- Gil Junger ’72 - Is an American director for Touchstone Pictures, most famous for 10 Things I Hate About You
- Shayne Skov ’09 - American NFL football player, San Francisco 49ers

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Trinity-Pawling School cost?

Trinity-Pawling School's tuition is approximately $73,500 for boarding students and $52,300 for day students.

What is the acceptance rate of Trinity-Pawling School?

The acceptance rate of Trinity-Pawling School is 50%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 60%.

Who are famous alumni from Trinity-Pawling School?

Trinity-Pawling School famous alumni include: Christopher Wren ’54, Paul Rachman ’78, Andrew Masset ’67, Michael Melford ’68, Joseph Callo ’48, Chukky Okobi ’96, Maurice Vaughn ’86, Gil Junger ’72 and Shayne Skov ’09.

What sports does Trinity-Pawling School offer?

Trinity-Pawling School offers 18 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Wrestling.

What is Trinity-Pawling School's ranking?

Trinity-Pawling School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Trinity-Pawling School?

The application deadline for Trinity-Pawling School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Trinity-Pawling School Alumni #1
Class of 1980
5.0010/21/2021
University of Denver, western state university-law

Lots of personal attention from faculty both during class and after class. Fantastic selection of competitive sports available. . .

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