About the School
- Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center in Tinley Park, IL, serves 24 students in preschool and kindergarten within a suburban community setting.
- The co–educational program has a student–teacher ratio of 12:1, supported by 2 teachers.
- The school is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association.
- Approximately 33% of the student body represents diverse racial backgrounds.
- Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center is part of a network of early childhood programs in Tinley Park, including nearby schools offering PK and K–12 options.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center?
The application deadline for Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center is Gateway Academy & Learning Center (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. George School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Antico Academy (0.1 miles away)
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Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
7012 W 171st St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2880
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students
Catholic
6700 176th St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2626
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 13 students
Specialized Curriculum
17710 Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 756-5000
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 102 students
Special Education School
17300 Ozark Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 802-9050
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
7965 175th St.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2466
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 13 students
Specialized Curriculum
17710 Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 756-5000
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 102 students
Special Education School
17300 Ozark Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 802-9050
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 65 students
Special Education School
18350 Crossing Dr
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 382-5278
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
17504 E Carriageway Dr
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 991-7281
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 4 students
Special Education School (Calvinist)
13020 S Central Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 389-0555
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students
Catholic
6700 176th St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2626
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 13 students
Specialized Curriculum
17710 Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 756-5000
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 102 students
Special Education School
17300 Ozark Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 802-9050
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 20
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6850 W. 159th Street
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-3529
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 322 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
17171 84th Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-7171
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
7012 W 171st St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2880
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students
Catholic
6700 176th St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2626
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
7965 175th St.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2466
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K | 109 students
Daycare / Preschool
7901 167th St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-7676
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 47 students
Daycare / Preschool
16100 Oak Park Ave.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-7277
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bert H Fulton School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6601 171st St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4540
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4540
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
John A Bannes Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16835 Odell Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-6466
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-6466
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6701 179th St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4535
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4535
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
6141 Kimberly Dr
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-6434
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-6434
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 181 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Tinley Park High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6111 175th St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-1900
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-1900
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,042 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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