[5] The school was formerly located in the census-designated place of Cutler until the incorporation of Palmetto Bay on September 10, 2002.

[6][7] Palmer Trinity was badly damaged by Hurricane Andrew in August 1992, but one building was used to host the 82nd Airborne for 6 weeks in the aftermath.

Palmer Trinity's campus incorporates South Florida flora and fauna, including gumbo limbo trees, royal poincianas, palms, ferns, orchids, iguanas, and peacocks.

Many students ultimately choose a career in marine science, biology, or policy.

During the summer more than 150 rising 5th-, 6th-, 7th-, and 8th-grade students visit the school for Breakthrough's Summer Institute at PTS, and it hosts sessions throughout the school year as well, where Palmer Trinity students can volunteer as Teaching Assistants or Teaching Fellows.