Mount Zion Temple is a Reform Jewish synagogue located at 1300 Summit Avenue, in St.
Paul, Minnesota, in the United States. Founded in 1856 as Mount Zion Hebrew Association, it was the first Jewish congregation in Minnesota.
The congregation was formed before the statehood of Minnesota in 1858.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Mount Zion Temple ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
229 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Mount Zion Temple?
The application deadline for Mount Zion Temple is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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