Zion Lutheran School
The mission of Zion Lutheran School is to provide spiritual, emotional, physical, social and intellectual learning with Jesus Christ as the center.
We provide a quality Christian education while encouraging the children to grow spiritually, cognitively, physically, and socially through the challenging activities that we provide.
In the classroom this means providing a place in which children feel confident learning challenging material in a loving atmosphere, while growing in their understanding of Christ and his word.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,000
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: Apr. 30 / Aug. 30 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
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School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1981
Student Body
Total Students
41 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
modest and appropriate
modest and appropriate
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Apr. 30 / Aug. 30 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition cost for 2nd child: $2490
Tuition cost 3rd child:$1980
% on Financial Aid
12%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
Admissions Director
Janet A. Pawlak
School Notes
- High academic standards--Academic Excellence Powered by God
- Multilevel grades Kindergarten & 1st; 2nd & 3rd; 4th-6th
- Preschool 3 & 4 year old class and 4 & 5 year old class
- Weekly Chapel experience
- Individualized music lessons available
- Soprano recorder instruction, 3rd grade
- Chimes instruction, 4th-6th grades
- Computer lab and computers in all classrooms
- Introduction to Spanish, 2nd-6th grades
- Educational fieldtrips for all students
- Active parent group, with ample opportunities for parent involvement
- Full cafeteria with home cooked meals, library, gymnasium, computer lab, outside playground
- Monthly school newsletter
- Keyboarding skills 2nd--6th grades
- Certified kindergarten through sixth grade teacher
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Zion Lutheran School cost?
Zion Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $3,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Zion Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Zion Lutheran School is Apr. 30 / Aug. 30 / rolling (applications are due on Apr. 30 / Aug. 30 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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