Zion Lutheran School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 155 students
Yearly Tuition: $11,900
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / Apr. 1
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
National Lutheran Schools Accreditation

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Zion Lutheran School
Kind	22
1	14
2	18
3	17
4	21
5	14
6	16
7	20
8	13

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Year Founded

1947

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Student Body

Total Students

155 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

82%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

40%

Average Class Size

17 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniforms

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Dec. 15 / Apr. 1

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,900

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Tuition Notes

Financial assistance is available.

Admissions Director

Mary Lum

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Paddle TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

14 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Academic ChessCooking Class (Afterschool)

Engineering for KidsKnowledge Bowl

Lady Lions Club (Gr. 4-5)Math Counts

Spanish4Fun Program (Afterschool)Student Council

Yearbook Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Spring Musical: on-stage & back-stage

Recreational Athletic Programs:

BasketballCross Country

Track and FieldVolleyball

School Notes

Zion is an accredited program with an outstanding reputation for academics, community and service in your San Francisco community. The individual attention and limited class size, combined with the certified and experienced faculty members, shape the learning environment for your child.

School Motto: Live. Lead. Love. Learn.
School Mascot: Zion Lion

Zion Lutheran School, kindergarten through eighth grade in an academically oriented, caring, Christian setting.
At Zion Lutheran School, we work to develop each student individually so that they can become an active Christian; an academically proficient learner; a culturally empowered young person; and a healthy individual.
Zion maintains a strong emphasis on exceptional academics in all foundational curriculum. This foundation is supplemented with many other classroom programs, such as: 6-8 Spanish, K-8 computer education, and high school level advanced math for those eligible.
Zion also offers many programs that work together with classroom instruction to complete the education of the whole child. These programs include: extensive after-school programs, interscholastic athletic programs, academic competitions and tournaments, musical education and performances, an annual spring musical, grades 4-8 Outdoor Education, and more.
Please contact Mary Lum, Admissions Director, for more informationand for the opportunity to come meet our faculty and staff! 415-221-7500 / [email protected]

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Zion Lutheran School cost?

Zion Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $11,900 for private students.

What schools are Zion Lutheran School often compared to?

Zion Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Presidio Hill School, San Francisco Day School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Zion Lutheran School offer?

Zion Lutheran School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Paddle Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Zion Lutheran School's ranking?

Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Zion Lutheran School?

The application deadline for Zion Lutheran School is Dec. 15 / Apr. 1.

In what neighborhood is Zion Lutheran School located?

Zion Lutheran School is located in the Inner Richmond neighborhood of San Francisco, CA.

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The average private school tuition in San Francisco, CA is $24,348 for elementary schools and $40,742 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in San Francisco, CA is 59% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).