Zion Lutheran School in Decatur, IN serves 93 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a town setting.
The school is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and classified as a religious elementary and secondary program.
With 6 teachers, Zion Lutheran maintains a student–teacher ratio of 16:1.
Zion Lutheran is one of several private religious schools in Decatur, including St.
Peter–Immanuel Lutheran School and Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School. The school offers education within a town community context and enrolls a total of 68 students across Kindergarten to 8th grade.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
93 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Zion Lutheran School often compared to?
Zion Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Peter-Immanuel Lutheran School, Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Zion Lutheran School?
Zion Lutheran School famous alumni include: John Doe, Nobel Laureate.
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Zion Lutheran School is Kingdom Academy Of Bluffton Inc (13.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Joseph School (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
127 N 4th St
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-2765
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-2765
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Avg. class size: 15 students
3845 E 1100 N
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 623-6115
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 623-6115
6.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2
11565 N Us Highway 27
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 639-6177
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 639-6177
7.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
Bethlehem Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7545 N 650 E
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 597-7366
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 597-7366
8.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 49 students Sports: 1
Oak Grove Amish School
(Amish)
2797 E 300 S
Monroe, IN 46772
(574) 354-5260
Monroe, IN 46772
(574) 354-5260
9.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 45 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
225 Ferguson Park Ct
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-5590
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-5590
13.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Tuition listed
Wesleyan Heritage Academy
(Methodist)
1309 W Washington St
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-4431
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-4431
14.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 28 students
725 Broadway Street
New Haven, IN 46774
(260) 493-2131
New Haven, IN 46774
(260) 493-2131
17.1 miles
Gr: 11-12 | 45 students
333 East Paulding Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(126) 045-6126
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(126) 045-6126
17.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Peace Montessori
Montessori School
2315 Long Rd
New Haven, IN 46774
(260) 493-3114
New Haven, IN 46774
(260) 493-3114
19.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 134 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
127 N 4th St
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-2765
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-2765
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Avg. class size: 15 students
3845 E 1100 N
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 623-6115
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 623-6115
6.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2
11565 N Us Highway 27
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 639-6177
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 639-6177
7.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
Bethlehem Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7545 N 650 E
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 597-7366
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 597-7366
8.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 49 students Sports: 1
Oak Grove Amish School
(Amish)
2797 E 300 S
Monroe, IN 46772
(574) 354-5260
Monroe, IN 46772
(574) 354-5260
9.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 45 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
127 N 4th St
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-2765
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-2765
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Avg. class size: 15 students
3845 E 1100 N
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 623-6115
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 623-6115
6.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2
11565 N Us Highway 27
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 639-6177
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 639-6177
7.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
12912 Franke Rd
Monroeville, IN 46773
(260) 639-0123
Monroeville, IN 46773
(260) 639-0123
9.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 116 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
St. Rose of Lima Catholic School
(Catholic)
401 Monroe St
Monroeville, IN 46773
(260) 623-3447
Monroeville, IN 46773
(260) 623-3447
10.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Southern Wells Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9120 S 300 W
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-2121
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-2121
9221 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 496 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Southern Wells Jr-sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9120 S 300 W
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-5534
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-5534
9221 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 384 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Covington Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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2430 W Hamilton Rd - South
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-0501
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-0501
9221.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 746 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Woodside Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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2310 W Hamilton Rd - South
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2701
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2701
9222 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,032 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Lafayette Meadow School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
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11420 Ernst Rd
Roanoke, IN 46783
(260) 431-0601
Roanoke, IN 46783
(260) 431-0601
9222.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 604 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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