Zion Lutheran School in Bridgeville, PA, enrolls 76 students in early childhood and kindergarten programs affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
Founded in 1898, the school is among the oldest private schools in the state, operating in a suburban community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with an average class size of 15, supported by a faculty of 10 teachers.
Zion Lutheran School offers a casual dress code and serves coeducational early childhood learners at the kindergarten level.
Tuition rates and additional program details are aligned with regional norms for early childhood private education in the Bridgeville area.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked PA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1898
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
76 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zion Lutheran School's ranking?
Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Zion Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Zion Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 9/19/2015
All three of my children attended this wonderful preschool! Teachers and staff provide a nurturing Christian environment in which kids thrive academically and spiritually. A great place for kids, and their parents!
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