Zion Lutheran School in Hemlock, MI, serves 25 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 3rd grade in a rural small–town setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 with 3 full–time teachers supporting early elementary education.
Affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, the school provides a regular elementary program with a religious orientation.
With no membership in broader associations, Zion Lutheran School maintains a focused community environment within Hemlock.
The school's enrollment size and grade span position it as a small private elementary option near other Lutheran and Christian schools in the Hemlock area.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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 and preschool to Zion Lutheran School is Shield Of Faith Chrn Academy (9.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Peter Lutheran School (3.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Peter Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2440 N Raucholz Road
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5659
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5659
3.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 113 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2290 Pretzer Rd
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5178
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5178
6.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Shield Of Faith Chrn Academy
(Pentecostal)
10322 Swan Creek Road
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-4668
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-4668
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-12
8331 Gratiot Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2340
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2340
10.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
St. Brigid Catholic School
(Catholic)
130 W Larkin St
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 835-9481
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 835-9481
10.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Shield Of Faith Chrn Academy
(Pentecostal)
10322 Swan Creek Road
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-4668
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-4668
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-12
8331 Gratiot Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2340
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2340
10.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
2555 Wieneke Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-2221
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 399-2221
12 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
Calvary Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
6100 Perrine Road
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 832-3341
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 832-3341
13.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 724 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
The New Millennium Academy ![The New Millennium Academy Photo - The New Millennium Academy "NMA" New Logo for the School Year 2025-2026.]( "The New Millennium Academy Photo - The New Millennium Academy \"NMA\" New Logo for the School Year 2025-2026.")
(Christian)
3427 Adams Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 484-7363
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 484-7363
14 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 30 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Peter Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2440 N Raucholz Road
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5659
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5659
3.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 113 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
2290 Pretzer Rd
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5178
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5178
6.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Shield Of Faith Chrn Academy
(Pentecostal)
10322 Swan Creek Road
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-4668
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-4668
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-12
8331 Gratiot Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2340
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2340
10.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
St. Brigid Catholic School
(Catholic)
130 W Larkin St
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 835-9481
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 835-9481
10.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 130 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Shield Of Faith Chrn Academy
(Pentecostal)
10322 Swan Creek Road
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-4668
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-4668
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-12
8331 Gratiot Rd
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2340
Saginaw, MI 48609
(989) 781-2340
10.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
Peace Lutheran School ![Peace Lutheran School Photo - Peace Lutheran School3161 Lawndale Rd.Saginaw, MI 48603]( "Peace Lutheran School Photo - Peace Lutheran School3161 Lawndale Rd.Saginaw, MI 48603")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3161 Lawndale Road
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-2581
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-2581
11.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 312 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Growing Years Christian School
Montessori School (Christian)
2190 Wieneke Rd
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-8670
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-8670
12.1 miles
Gr: NS | 12 students
2136 Berberovich Dr
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-2361
Saginaw, MI 48603
(989) 792-2361
12.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 423 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gratiot Continuous Learning Center
Alternative School
525 N State St
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 847-4000
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 847-4000
9435.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Donald L Pavlik Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Pine Ave
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
9435.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 457 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 E Elizabeth St
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
9435.9 miles
Gr: 1-3 | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Pine Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Pine Ave
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
9435.9 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 265 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Alma Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Pine Ave
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
9436 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 552 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
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