Quick Facts (2026-27)
- 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
Zion Lutheran School & ECEC
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- 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
School Rankings
Zion Lutheran School & ECEC ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
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 & 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 & 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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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 474 students
Catholic
421 S Clay St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-3244
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Montessori School
415 w 8th street in Hinsdale
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 468-5089
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
Montessori School
108 Burlington Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 789-1821
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Catholic
66 Norfolk Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 323-1642
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Seventh Day Adventist
631 E Hickory St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Seventh Day Adventist
631 E Hickory St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students
Catholic
3922 Howard Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558
(224) 601-6390
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 796 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 30
Catholic
1209 West Ogden Avenue
La Grange Park, IL 60526
(708) 354-0061
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 4-12 | 91 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 11
Special Education School
6425 Willow Springs Rd
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-9040
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: K-12
Avg. class size: 9 students
Extracurriculars: 15
6880 N FRONTAGE RD.
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 423-5916
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 474 students
Catholic
421 S Clay St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-3244
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Catholic
66 Norfolk Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 323-1642
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Seventh Day Adventist
631 E Hickory St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students
Montessori School
5728 Virginia Avenue
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 655-1066
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 590 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
708 51st St
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-4454
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Montessori School
415 w 8th street in Hinsdale
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 468-5089
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
Montessori School
108 Burlington Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 789-1821
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 196 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Catholic
66 Norfolk Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 323-1642
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 10
Seventh Day Adventist
631 E Hickory St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 323-9211
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Montessori School
1500 Walker St
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-9696
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