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Mt. Zion Lutheran Preschool

1680 Balsam Avenue Boulder, CO 80304

Tel: (303) 746-3734

www.mtzionboulder.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

School Rankings

Mt. Zion Lutheran Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Colorado for:

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Year Founded

1986

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

37 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

19%

State avg.: 25%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

8 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$1,000

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Tuition Notes

Full day monthly $1,200

Summer Program Cost

$1,000

Summer Program Cost Notes

same as school year

% on Financial Aid

Average Financial Aid Grant

$100

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Kimberly Andeson

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

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.

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

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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.

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The average private school tuition in Boulder, CO is $29,237 for elementary schools and $30,009 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Boulder, CO is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).