Trinity Christian School

What Trinity Christian School does

Williston Trinity Christian School (WTCS) is a private, non-denominational Christian school operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Williston, North Dakota, serving students from Preschool through 12th grade. The school provides a comprehensive educational program structured across Preschool (2-day and 4-day options), Pre-K, Kindergarten, Elementary (Grades 1-5), and Middle/High School (Grades 6-12), with maximum class sizes of 16-24 students and an average of 18 students per class. Athletic offerings include volleyball, cross-country, basketball, track, and soccer, with co-op arrangements extending into tennis, hockey, golf, swimming, wrestling, soccer, and baseball through partnerships with Williston High School, Williston Middle School, and Trenton School. The most recent strategic addition is the 2026 Compass Program, an individualized education pathway framework targeting college, skilled trades, and workforce preparation.

The school's revenue model centers on tuition ($1,850-$10,700 annually depending on grade level), supplemented by donations and fundraising events (Fall Banquet, Giving Hearts Day, Spring Raffle), as the school receives no federal or state funding. Additional revenue streams include homeschool co-op class fees ($500-$1,560), service-hours opt-out fees ($500), and fundraising opt-out fees ($1,500). Multi-student, pastoral, and full-pay discounts are available. Technology infrastructure is administrative-only: PowerSchool for student information, Blackbaud for tuition/financial aid/registration, and SimplePay for lunch payments. The school is governed by a Board of Trustees (President Marquette Ostrand, Secretary Danielle Engberg) and led by Head of School John Nelson, with 12 total employees.

Customer segments are two: primary enrollment families seeking Christ-centered K-12 education and secondary homeschool families seeking co-op classes. Distribution is direct enrollment through an online application portal, with marketing driven by the website, Facebook, community events, and word-of-mouth referrals, with priority enrollment for siblings and alumni children.

Name

Trinity Christian School

Legal name

Williston Trinity Christian School

Website

https://wtcsnd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Williston Trinity Christian School is a private, non-denominational Christian school in Williston, North Dakota, serving Preschool through 12th grade students via tuition, donations, and fundraising as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Christian Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Preschools (EDACABAF), Faith-Based Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAE)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Christian school programs
• Preschool through grade 12
• Homeschool co-op classes
• Youth athletics programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Williston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments. Families pay according to grade level. Multiple discount options available including multi-student, pastoral, and full-pay discounts.
2. Donations and Fundraising: As a private Christian school that receives no federal or state funding, WTCS relies on donations from businesses and individuals. Major fundraisers include Fall Banquet with Live & Silent Auction, Giving Hearts Day, and Spring Raffle. Company matching programs available.
3. Homeschool Co-op Classes: Homeschool students can take classes at WTCS for additional fees. High school courses are $1,560 full year or $780 per semester. Middle school is $1,400 full year or $700 per semester. Elementary specials are $500 full year.
4. Service Hours Opt-Out: Families required to perform 20 service hours annually can opt out for $500. Fundraising participation can be opted out for $1,500 total.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Williston Trinity Christian School is a private, non-denominational Christian school offering Preschool through 12th-grade day education in Williston, North Dakota. Core instructional programs are tiered by grade (Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, Elementary Grades 1-5, Middle School Grades 6-8, High School Grades 9-12) and supplemented by the Compass Program for individualized college/trade/workforce pathways, a Homeschool Co-op for part-time course enrollment, athletics including co-op sports with neighboring schools, and clubs/activities. The school sells annual tuition subscriptions by grade level and uses third-party platforms (PowerSchool, Blackbaud, SimplePay) to administer instruction, tuition, financial aid, and lunch payments.

Product overview

Williston Trinity Christian School is a private non-denominational Christian school offering Preschool through 12th grade education. The school provides a comprehensive educational program consisting of foundational academic programs (Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle & High School), a specialized Compass Program for individualized education pathways, a Homeschool Co-op Program for part-time enrollment, and Athletic/Clubs programs. The school integrates various technology platforms including PowerSchool for parent/student portal access, Blackbaud products for enrollment/tuition/financial aid management, and Simple Pay for lunch payments. WTCS operates as a 501(C)3 non-profit organization relying on donations and fundraising.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Compass Program: An individualized education pathway program that meets students where they are, whether headed to college, skilled trade, workforce, or discovering their future path, built on Christ-centered principles.

Products and services

• Preschool Program Private preschool program for children who have turned three years old by July 31, offered as a 2-day program (Tuesday and Thursday) or 4-day program (Monday through Thursday) from 8:30am to 11:30am. Maximum class size of 16 students with one teacher and aide. Annual tuition is $1,850 for the 2-day option and $3,700 for the 4-day option.
• Prekindergarten Program Pre-K program for children who have turned four years old by July 31, meeting four days a week (Monday through Thursday) from 8:30am to 2:30pm. Maximum class size of 16 students with one teacher and aide. Hot lunch is included with tuition. Annual tuition is $7,400.
• Kindergarten Program Full-day kindergarten for children who have turned five years old by July 31, meeting five days a week (Monday through Friday) from 8:30am until 3:30pm. Maximum class size of 20 students with one teacher and aide. Annual tuition is $8,500.
• Elementary School Program (Grades 1-5) Elementary education for grades 1 through 5, meeting Monday through Friday from 8:30am until 3:30pm. Maximum class size of 22 students (current average 18). Students attend Art, Music, and Physical Education weekly. Features include playground, gymnasium, library, and homemade lunches. Annual tuition is $8,500.
• Middle & High School Program (Grades 6-12) Grades 6 through 12 meet from 8:15am until 3:35pm with maximum class size of 24 students (current average 18). Students have 9 periods including core classes (English, Science, Math, History, Bible), electives (Band, Choir, PE, Art), and lunch. Features include science lab and computer facilities. Annual tuition is $9,600 for Middle School and $10,700 for High School, with individualized education pathways and dual credit college classes available at the high school level.
• Compass Program Individualized education pathway program designed to meet students where they are, whether headed to college, skilled trade, workforce, or discovering their future. Provides more choices, direction, and purpose within a Christian education framework, built on Christ-centered principles.
• Homeschool Co-op Program Allows homeschool students to take classes or participate in activities at WTCS throughout elementary, middle, and high school. Available classes include Music, Art, and PE for grades K-5, and core classes and electives for grades 6-12. High school courses are $1,560 for a full year or $780 per semester; middle school is $1,400 for a full year or $700 per semester; elementary specials are $500 for a full year.
• Athletics Program WTCS offers volleyball, cross country, basketball, track and field, and co-op sports with Williston High School and Williston Middle School including tennis, hockey, golf, swimming, wrestling, soccer, and baseball, plus co-op football with Trenton School. The school is a member of the NDHSAA.
• Clubs & Activities Extra-curricular programs including Speech, Music (Band, Choir), and various clubs and activities available to students at the school.

Quantifiable outcome

• Small class sizes averaging 18 students per class
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Williston High School (WHS) & Williston Middle School (WMS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWTCS co-ops with WHS and WMS for athletic programs including tennis, hockey, golf, swimming, wrestling, soccer, and baseball. This allows WTCS students to participate in sports that the school cannot field independently.
• Trenton SchoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWTCS Varsity Boys Football co-ops with Trenton to form T-TC team. This athletic co-op enables football program participation.
• Local Business SponsorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVarious local businesses sponsor WTCS through hole sponsorships and other fundraising activities. Includes GoWireline, Shirtworx, Ruach Resources, Bonetrail, and others.
• Cash Wise / Coborn's / Marketplace FoodsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWTCS participates in the MORE Rewards program where supporters can designate the school to earn points when shopping at these stores. Over 3,000 qualifying items generate funds for the school.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Northern Plains Christian Academy: Smaller faith-based private school in the upper Midwest region with a tuition-supported K-12 model. Comparable as an emerging faith-based alternative drawing from similar rural family segments.
• Hillcrest Lutheran Academy: Private Lutheran K-12 school in the upper Midwest offering faith-based education with tuition and donor-supported funding. Comparable in mission and revenue model to WTCS as a small religious independent school.

Regional players

• Bishop Ryan Catholic School: Catholic K-12 school in Minot, ND offering preschool through high school with tuition, fundraising, and faith-based instruction. Comparable as a regional private religious school in North Dakota with a similar tuition-plus-donations revenue structure.
• Our Redeemer's Christian School: Private Christian school serving Minot, ND with a similar preschool-12th grade mission and tuition-based model. Comparable as a regional faith-based independent school serving a comparable North Dakota community.
• Trinity High School (Dickinson, ND): Private faith-based K-12 school in Dickinson, ND. Comparable as a regional private Christian school with similar reliance on tuition, donations, and fundraising, competing for families in western North Dakota.

Broad incumbents

• Williston Basin School District #7: The local public school district serving Williston, ND including Williston High School and Williston Middle School. While not a tuition-based competitor, it is the dominant K-12 provider in the same geography and an athletic co-op partner of WTCS, making it the most relevant incumbent for enrollment-share dynamics.

Direct peers

• Bakken Christian Academy: Private faith-based K-12 school also located in Williston, ND. Directly competes with WTCS for the same families seeking Christian education in the Williston market, with overlapping grade ranges and tuition-based revenue model.
• St. Mary's Catholic School (Williston, ND): Catholic K-12 school located in Williston, ND directly competing for the same local families seeking faith-based education. Similar tuition-based model with preschool-12th grade programming and community fundraising.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/119324564780924
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/trinity-christian-school-39

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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