Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,400
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Zion Evangelical Lutheran School
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,400
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1893
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. May 27, 2027
Campus Size
5 acres
Student Body
Total Students
119 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 35%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
2%
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
5%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,800
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Neil Schliewe
Admissions Associate
Megan Collier
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
School Notes
- Zion Lutheran School exists to partner with parents in providing exceptional, Christ-centered education in a safe, family atmosphere that prepares students for life and eternity.
- Zion Lutheran School's main philosophy for education is focused on the 4 C's... Christian, Communication, Collaboration, and Critical Thinking. Our total curriculum incorporates that into what we do each day as a school. Our students learn and grow as they are nurtured by a caring and dedicated staff.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Zion Evangelical Lutheran School cost?
Zion Evangelical Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $3,400 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Zion Evangelical Lutheran School?
The acceptance rate of Zion Evangelical Lutheran School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 90%.
What sports does Zion Evangelical Lutheran School offer?
Zion Evangelical Lutheran School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
When is the application deadline for Zion Evangelical Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Zion Evangelical Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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