Welcome To Trinity!
Grades k-5
Trinity Lutheran is a private, Christian school located in the heart of Lincoln, Nebraska.
Our students are taught to view the world through a Christian lens that guides them to share Jesus’ love with those around them and live according to Biblical ideals. We desire to meet the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of students in an environment where they grow to KNOW Him, SHARE Him, and SERVE Him. We welcome you to join the Trinity Family!
We would love to meet you! Request a tour!
We can also be reached at schoolinfo@trinityoflincoln.org or 402-466-1800.
Our enrollment process is simple. After your tour, please use the link below to access the enrollment website TADS.
A private, Lutheran school education is an investment in your child’s future. Trinity’s whole child education approach empowers children academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually in an environment where they grow to KNOW Him, SHARE Him, and SERVE Him.
K-5 Tuition For 2025-2026:
Tuition: $6,150
Registration Fee: $250
Technology Fee: $125
Field Trip Fee: $25
Families NEW to TLS receive a $1,000 tuition credit.
All incoming kindergarten students receive a $1,000 tuition credit.
We encourage all families to explore the value of a Trinity education for their children, regardless of their ability to afford the entire tuition. Our financial assistance program can make a Trinity education a reality for families across a wide economic range.
Please do not let the cost of tuition be the reason you choose to not enroll. Please see our Financial Aid tab for additional details.
We strive to make private, Lutheran education affordable:
Some families see tuition as a roadblock to affording private school education. We offer need-based aid regardless of church membership, because cost should never be a barrier to receiving the private, Christian education your child deserves.
We encourage all families to explore the value of a Trinity education, regardless of their ability to afford the entire tuition. Our financial assistance program can make a Trinity education a reality for families across a wide economic range. Please do not let the cost of tuition be the reason you choose to not enroll!
Payment options:
Tuition payments may be broken into 9-month and 10-month increments.
There is a five percent discount for utilizing a single-payment option.
Financial aid:
Kindergarten - 5th grade families may be eligible for tuition assistance through Trinity Lutheran Church based on verified financial need. After enrolling through TADS, there is an option to apply for financial aid. TADS will have an application fee at the time of the financial aid application.
Financial Aid Application (after enrolling through TADS)
Tuition Credits for New Families & Incoming Kindergartners:
Families who are new to TLS receive a $1,000 tuition credit.
All incoming kindergarten students receive a $1,000 tuition credit.
Additional K-5 discounts available:
OUr Elementary Education Program (K-5)
Trinity Lutheran School's approach to education combines traditional textbook learning blended with innovative hands-on experiences. We are proud of our robust music program, technology classes, dedicated makerspace classroom and activities, as well as our student garden. We strive each and every day to provide multi-faceted learning opportunities to our students.
Students perform better academically when they are comfortable in their environment and feel they belong. Smaller class sizes, weekly chapel services, and applying Biblical teaching and guidance to difficult situations are all part of how we provide a high-quality, Christ-centered education. While each class is different and has its own curriculum, on average, Trinity Lutheran School students perform at or above the benchmark in both district average and national norms on annual assessments (Grades 1-5).
Trinity Lutheran School provides a comprehensive program of education for Kindergarten through 5th Grade that includes the core areas of reading and English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, in addition to physical education, art, music, and technology. All subjects are taught with a Christian and Biblical approach. All students participate in Bible classes as they learn about God’s love for them and how they can share God’s love with those around them.
In addition to core class offerings, our Kindergarten through 5th grades have classes in the following subjects:
Makerspace
Makerspace is time where students collaborate on projects that are both fun and teach principles related to STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and/or Math. Recent Makerspace projects include creating: simple circuits using copper ribbon and button batteries; marble runs using various craft and recyclable products; mouse trap race cars; city designs; and giant, three-dimensional snowflakes.
Music & Choir
At Trinity Lutheran School we believe music education is essential to educating the whole child. We offer music classes and choir to ensure students are exposed to this wonderful art form and gift from God. Students of all ages have the opportunity to learn and experiment with different instruments. Elementary students learn the beginning principles reading of music. Our 4th Grade students learn to play the recorder, while our 5th Grade students have the option to participate in a beginning band offered through Lincoln Lutheran Middle & Senior High School.
Spanish
Students in 4th and 5th grades attend Spanish Classes taught by Mrs. Sheila Ziems. Students begin to learn the basic principles of Spanish and learn Bible verses in Spanish. The year culminates with the students studying Spanish-speaking countries and celebrating the cuisine of these countries.
Social Emotional Learning
We use Second Step® curriculum to help students build social-emotional skills, such as nurturing positive relationships, managing emotions, and meeting goals so they can thrive in school and in life.
Trinity provides Kindergarten through 5th Grade students with a fully-equipped computer lab and each student works on his or her own Chromebook. Computer curriculum is designed to enhance and extend lessons taught in the classroom and help students become familiar and comfortable with using a computer. With supervision, Trinity students learn to use the internet productively and safely. Our elementary students also work with various types of robots to learn programming skills.
We partner with educators from Lincoln Public Schools to offer Title Services to our students. The purpose of Title Services is to help our students meet their educational goals, particularly in reading and math.
We recognize the importance of physical activity and active play to the total well-being of our students. Our students participate daily in PE classes as well as recess held in our school gymnasium or outdoors on our expansive playground and playing fields.
As a celebration of the the end of the school year, our third through fifth grade students participate in the Champions in Christ Track Meet meet at Concordia University in Seward, NE; while our Kindergarten through 2nd grade students participate in fun outdoor activities at the school.
The following after-school clubs are open to K-5 students and meet on a weekly or monthly basis at Trinity Lutheran School:
Learn MorE
Trinity Lutheran is a private Christian school offering BOTH an Elementary K-5 program and an Early Childhood Education program. Our Elementary School offers Kindergarten through Fifth grade. We are an SEVP-approved (Student and Exchange Visitor Program) school. Our ECE has four class levels: Bumblebees (age 18 months and up); Butterflies (age 2 years as of July 31 of the current school year); Preschool (age 3 years as of July 31 of the current year & must be potty-trained); Pre-Kindergarten (age 4 years as of July 31 of the current year).
Our school hours are 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Before and after care hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Before and after care is included in the cost of our ECE programs and is available for an an additional fee for those in Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Childcare is available on some non-school days. Openings are limited to the first 40 applicants.
Our Elementary and Early Childhood programs are fully accredited by the National Lutheran School Accreditation commission. Our Elementary program is approved by the Nebraska Department of Education. Our ECE program is licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services. Trinity Lutheran is a private Christian school operated by Trinity Lutheran Church.
Trinity Lutheran is a private, Christian school conveniently located in central Lincoln at 1200 North 56th Street, between Holdrege and Vine streets, next to Lincoln Lutheran Middle & Senior High School. Our school was built in 1956 with an addition was added in 1995. Our expansive outdoor play area features a gaga ball pit, soccer field, baseball diamond, numerous play structures, play areas designated specifically for our younger students, and an outdoor classroom.
Our name and heritage is Lutheran, but our students come from all faith backgrounds. We don’t require you to be Lutheran or a member of a Lutheran church to attend our school. Students of all backgrounds and denominations are welcome to attend Trinity.
Trinity Lutheran School is a proud member of the Lutheran Schools of Lincoln. The Lutheran Schools of Lincoln comprises five private, Christian schools - four elementary and one middle/high school - that work collectively to equip students from Kindergarten through 12th grade with a high quality, Christ-centered education and a close-knit, supportive community for their families.
Trinity Lutheran School was the first private Lutheran school in Lincoln, Nebraska and has faithfully served families in Lincoln for more than 140 years. Originally founded on March 15, 1882 by Pastor H. Frinke, the first pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church, Trinity Lutheran School began with only two students. In the first ten years of Trinity Lutheran School, 202 students graduated. Our teachers have been certified according to State of Nebraska Standards since 1918. Trinity Lutheran School was originally located downtown on the same campus as Trinity Lutheran Church. The current facility was dedicated in 1964. Trinity’s Early Childhood Pre-School & Pre-Kindergarten classes were added in 1978, followed by the Extended School Day Before & After School Program in 1995. Our All-Day Summer Camp Program was added in 1997 and our Toddler Program was added in 2005. Click here to learn more about Trinity's history.
Trinity Lutheran School utilizes Standard Response Protocol (SRP) in response to natural disasters and emergency situations. SRP incorporates core language and actions to efficiently respond to emergencies, while also providing latitude to respond appropriately based on information specific to the incident at hand. Various drills are held throughout the school year to practice responses to emergency situations.
Our staff participates in school safety training sessions throughout the school year as we constantly evaluate ways of ensuring our school is a safe place for our families and faculty.
Trinity Lutheran School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
