Mt. Zion Lutheran provides loving care and a quality education in a distinctly safe atmosphere.
The qualified staff provide individual instruction to meet the needs of each child.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked CO School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,000
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Mt. Zion Lutheran Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1986
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. May 21, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
37 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 25%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
8 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Full day monthly $1,200
Summer Program Cost
$1,000
Summer Program Cost Notes
same as school year
% on Financial Aid
3%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$100
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Kimberly Andeson
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Growing in Faith through the Gospel
- A school you can call home;Child care available from 7:30am-5:00pm Monday - Friday . Safe building; Individualized instruction; Small classes/loving teachers; full-size gym; All faiths welcomed.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mt. Zion Lutheran Preschool cost?
Mt. Zion Lutheran Preschool's tuition is approximately $1,000 for private students and $1,000 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of Mt. Zion Lutheran Preschool?
The acceptance rate of Mt. Zion Lutheran Preschool is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
What is Mt. Zion Lutheran Preschool's ranking?
Mt. Zion Lutheran Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for Mt. Zion Lutheran Preschool?
The application deadline for Mt. Zion Lutheran Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Mt. Zion Lutheran Preschool located?
Mt. Zion Lutheran Preschool is located in the Old North Boulder neighborhood of Boulder, CO. There are 1 other private schools located in Old North Boulder.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Mt. Zion Lutheran Preschool is September School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sacred Heart Of Jesus School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Mapleton Montessori School (1.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1317 Mapleton Avenue
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 447-2362
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 447-2362
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 178 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Mapleton Montessori School
Montessori School
3121 29th St
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 449-4499
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 449-4499
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 60 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Patience Montessori School
Montessori School
3600 Hazelwood Ct
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 449-5214
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 449-5214
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 53 students Tuition listed
Jarrow Montessori School
Montessori School
3900 Orange Ct
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 443-0511
Boulder, CO 80304
(303) 443-0511
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 183 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
KinderCare Learning Center at UCAR
Daycare / Preschool
3050 34th St
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 443-5595
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 443-5595
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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