Zion Lutheran School & ECEC serves 120 students in grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher of Zion Lutheran School & ECEC is 20:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Zion Lutheran School & ECEC ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1890
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
120 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 34%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
18 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Building and Strengthening Relationships with Jesus and Each Other
- K+ Program: Is a half-day, am or pm, program for children enrolled in public school kindergarten. This program is enrichment in reading, writing, math and includes a unique approach and is not a kindergarten curriculum duplication.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zion Lutheran School & ECEC's ranking?
Zion Lutheran School & ECEC ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Zion Lutheran School & ECEC?
The application deadline for Zion Lutheran School & ECEC is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Zion Lutheran School & ECEC is Hinsdale Adventist Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Isaac Jogues Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Children's Montessori Language Academy (0.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Isaac Jogues Elementary School
(Catholic)
421 S Clay St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-3244
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-3244
0.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 474 students
Children's Montessori Language Academy
Montessori School
415 w 8th street in Hinsdale
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 468-5089
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 468-5089
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Clarendon Hills Mont Pre School
Montessori School
108 Burlington Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 789-1821
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 789-1821
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
66 Norfolk Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 323-1642
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 323-1642
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Avg. class size: 30 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
631 E Hickory St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
631 E Hickory St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Chesterton Academy Of Holy Family
(Catholic)
3922 Howard Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558
(224) 601-6390
Western Springs, IL 60558
(224) 601-6390
2.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students
Nazareth Academy
(Catholic)
1209 West Ogden Avenue
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 354-0061
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 354-0061
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 796 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition listed
Acacia Academy ![Acacia Academy Photo - Offering a variety of year-round and summer programs designed to meet each student's learning objectives in terms of his/her learning capabilities.AdvancED accredited school in the La Grange, IL area. Illinois State Board of Education approved for out-of-district placement for special education.]( "Acacia Academy Photo - Offering a variety of year-round and summer programs designed to meet each student's learning objectives in terms of his/her learning capabilities.AdvancED accredited school in the La Grange, IL area. Illinois State Board of Education approved for out-of-district placement for special education.")
Special Education School
6425 Willow Springs Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
3 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 91 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
6880 N FRONTAGE RD.
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 423-5916
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 423-5916
3 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 9 students Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Isaac Jogues Elementary School
(Catholic)
421 S Clay St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-3244
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-3244
0.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 474 students
66 Norfolk Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 323-1642
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 323-1642
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Avg. class size: 30 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
631 E Hickory St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Seton Montessori School ![Seton Montessori School Photo]( "Seton Montessori School Photo")
Montessori School
5728 Virginia Avenue
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 655-1066
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 655-1066
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Tuition listed
708 51st St
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-4454
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-4454
1.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 590 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Children's Montessori Language Academy
Montessori School
415 w 8th street in Hinsdale
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 468-5089
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 468-5089
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Clarendon Hills Mont Pre School
Montessori School
108 Burlington Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 789-1821
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 789-1821
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
66 Norfolk Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 323-1642
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 323-1642
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students Avg. class size: 30 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
631 E Hickory St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Montessori School Of Western Springs
Montessori School
1500 Walker St
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-9696
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-9696
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
C M Bardwell Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 S Lincoln Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5300
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5300
9179.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1870 W Galena Blvd, Early Lear
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5016
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5016
9179.8 miles
Gr: PK | 505 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
1125 S 7th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2200
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2200
9180 miles
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
G N Dieterich Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1141 Jackson St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8280
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8280
9180.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Geneva Community High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
416 Mckinley Ave
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3800
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3800
9180.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,635 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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