The mission of Zion Lutheran School is to provide a Christian education to the preschool-8th grade child in our community by providing for the spiritual, academic, social, emotional and physical development of each individual.
Christian beliefs are taught throughout all curriculum areas in order to expand God's Kingdom to the family community and the world.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked WI School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 128 students
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Zion Lutheran School Of Wayside ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1875
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
128 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
13 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubPiano Lessons- Private
School Notes
- School Motto: Equipping Generations for Life in Christ
- The mission of Zion Lutheran School is to provide a Christian education to the preschool-8th grade child in our community by providing for the spiritual, academic, social, emotional and physical development of each individual. Christian beliefs are taught throughout all curriculum areas in order to expand God's Kingdom to the family community and the world.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Zion Lutheran School Of Wayside offer?
Zion Lutheran School Of Wayside offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Zion Lutheran School Of Wayside's ranking?
Zion Lutheran School Of Wayside ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Wisconsin for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Zion Lutheran School Of Wayside?
The application deadline for Zion Lutheran School Of Wayside is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Zion Lutheran School Of Wayside is Manitowoc Lutheran High School (15.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Morrison Zion Lutheran School (3.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Morrison Zion Lutheran School ![Morrison Zion Lutheran School Photo]( "Morrison Zion Lutheran School Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
7373 County Road W
Greenleaf, WI 54126
(920) 864-2349
Greenleaf, WI 54126
(920) 864-2349
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John-st James Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
223 Manitowoc St
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4432
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4432
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students Sports: 5
14323 Maribel Rd
Maribel, WI 54227
(920) 863-2850
Maribel, WI 54227
(920) 863-2850
7.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 69 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Brillion Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
524 N. Francis St.
Brillion, WI 54110
(920) 756-9252
Brillion, WI 54110
(920) 756-9252
7.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
209 N Custer St
Brillion, WI 54110
(920) 756-2502
Brillion, WI 54110
(920) 756-2502
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Manitowoc Lutheran High School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
4045 Lancer Cir
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 682-0215
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(920) 682-0215
15.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 216 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
1311 S Robinson Ave
Green Bay, WI 54311
(920) 469-6810
Green Bay, WI 54311
(920) 469-6810
15.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Ignatius Catholic School (SICS) ![St. Ignatius Catholic School (SICS) Photo]( "St. Ignatius Catholic School (SICS) Photo")
(Catholic)
220 Doty St
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-0186
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920) 766-0186
16 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 257 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Family Services Of Wisconsin
Alternative School
3430 Spirit Way
Green Bay, WI 54305
(920) 330-0339
Green Bay, WI 54305
(920) 330-0339
16.1 miles
Gr: 6-11 | 15 students
Green Bay Area Catholic Education, Inc Grace
(Catholic)
1822 Riverside Dr
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 499-7330
Green Bay, WI 54301
(920) 499-7330
16.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 Sports: 9 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Morrison Zion Lutheran School ![Morrison Zion Lutheran School Photo]( "Morrison Zion Lutheran School Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
7373 County Road W
Greenleaf, WI 54126
(920) 864-2349
Greenleaf, WI 54126
(920) 864-2349
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John-st James Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
223 Manitowoc St
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4432
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4432
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students Sports: 5
14323 Maribel Rd
Maribel, WI 54227
(920) 863-2850
Maribel, WI 54227
(920) 863-2850
7.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 69 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
209 N Custer St
Brillion, WI 54110
(920) 756-2502
Brillion, WI 54110
(920) 756-2502
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran School Of Shirley
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
3737 Shirley Rd
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 864-7787
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 864-7787
7.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 19 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Morrison Zion Lutheran School ![Morrison Zion Lutheran School Photo]( "Morrison Zion Lutheran School Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
7373 County Road W
Greenleaf, WI 54126
(920) 864-2349
Greenleaf, WI 54126
(920) 864-2349
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John-st James Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
223 Manitowoc St
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4432
Reedsville, WI 54230
(920) 754-4432
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students Sports: 5
14323 Maribel Rd
Maribel, WI 54227
(920) 863-2850
Maribel, WI 54227
(920) 863-2850
7.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 69 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Brillion Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
524 N. Francis St.
Brillion, WI 54110
(920) 756-9252
Brillion, WI 54110
(920) 756-9252
7.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
209 N Custer St
Brillion, WI 54110
(920) 756-2502
Brillion, WI 54110
(920) 756-2502
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 75 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Woodland School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
N9085 N Coop Rd
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 730-0924
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 730-0924
9351.6 miles
Gr: K-4 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
746 W 3rd St
Kimberly, WI 54136
(920) 739-3578
Kimberly, WI 54136
(920) 739-3578
9351.7 miles
Gr: K-4 | 408 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Woodland Intermediate
(Math: 86% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
N9085 N Coop Rd
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 730-0924
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 730-0924
9351.7 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Gerritts Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
545 S John St
Kimberly, WI 54136
(920) 788-7905
Kimberly, WI 54136
(920) 788-7905
9352 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 802 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Mapleview Intermediate
(Math: 67% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
125 E Kimberly Ave
Kimberly, WI 54136
(920) 788-7910
Kimberly, WI 54136
(920) 788-7910
9352.2 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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