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Zion Lutheran School

299 Garden St Harbor Beach, MI 48441

Tel: (989) 479-3615

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 105 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Acceptance rate: 98%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MI School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 105 students
Yearly Tuition: $25,000
Acceptance rate: 98%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Zion Lutheran School
Pre-K	29
Kind	12
1	9
2	10
3	9
4	6
5	11
6	5
7	8
8	6

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Year Founded

1903

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Student Body

Total Students

105 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 19%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$25,000

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Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 82%

School Notes

Zion Lutheran School's mission is "Touching lives of people forever through a quality education in an atmosphere of Christian love".
Our objectives are to lead each child to a knowledge of Jesus Christ, a knowledge of God's will which leads to a desire to love it, and the skill needed to be an actively participating member of God's church, help each child to see himself as a redeemed child of God with the obligation to develop all his abilities and talents to better serve God and His Church, help each child mature as a child of God and develop a Christian philosophy of life, help each child develop spiritual, mental, physical, social and emotional potential, and help each child develop skills in establishing interpersonal relationships involving peers and adults, including appreciation for and acceptance of other cultures and ethnic groups.

School Motto: MAKING DISCIPLES FOR JESUS

Zion Lutheran School's mission is "Touching lives of people forever through a quality education in an atmosphere of Christian love". Our objectives are to lead each child to a knowledge of Jesus Christ, a knowledge of God's will which leads to a desire to love it, and the skill needed to be an actively participating member of God's church, help each child to see himself as a redeemed child of God with the obligation to develop all his abilities and talents to better serve God and His Church, help each child mature as a child of God and develop a Christian philosophy of life, help each child develop spiritual, mental, physical, social and emotional potential, and help each child develop skills in establishing interpersonal relationships involving peers and adults, including appreciation for and acceptance of other cultures and ethnic groups.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Zion Lutheran School cost?

Zion Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Zion Lutheran School?

The acceptance rate of Zion Lutheran School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 88%.

What is Zion Lutheran School's ranking?

Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan 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).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Michigan is $9,304 for elementary schools and $13,825 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Michigan is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).