Zion Lutheran School in Rhinelander, WI, serves 107 co–ed students from preschool through 8th grade in a town setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 21:1 with 5 teachers supporting academic programs.
Affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, Zion Lutheran participates in the Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS).
Approximately 15% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some campus diversity.
Zion Lutheran offers a regular elementary and secondary program within a religious framework in the Rhinelander community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 107 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
107 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 35%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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 Nativity Of Our Lord Catholic School by visitors of our site.
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
Popular comparisons: Zion Lutheran School vs. Nativity Of Our Lord Catholic School
The nearest high school to Zion Lutheran School is Ntc Christian Academy (35.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Nativity Of Our Lord Catholic School (0.3 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Nativity Of Our Lord Catholic School
(Catholic)
110 Conro Street
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 362-5588
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 362-5588
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Rhinelander SDA Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
123 Monico St
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 282-5972
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 282-5972
0.9 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 8 students
221 E Washington Avenue
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-3542
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-3542
19.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
201 North 3rd St.
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-8284
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-8284
20.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
8781 Brunswick Rd
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-2255
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-2255
21.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
N2519 Bus Hwy K
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-6855
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-6855
35.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 58 students
5400 N Black Oak Lake Road
Land O Lakes, WI 54540
(715) 547-1300
Land O Lakes, WI 54540
(715) 547-1300
36.3 miles
Gr: 10-11 | 64 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Newman Catholic Schools
(Catholic)
619 Stark St
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 845-5735
Wausau, WI 54403
(715) 845-5735
47.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 284 students Tuition listed
Newman Catholic Middle School
(Catholic)
1130 W Bridge St
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 842-4857
Wausau, WI 54401
(715) 842-4857
47.7 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 159 students Tuition listed
Iron River Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
107 N 5th Avenue
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5034
Iron River, MI 49935
(906) 265-5034
48.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 9 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nativity Of Our Lord Catholic School
(Catholic)
110 Conro Street
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 362-5588
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 362-5588
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Rhinelander SDA Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
123 Monico St
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 282-5972
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 282-5972
0.9 miles
Gr: 3-8 | 8 students
221 E Washington Avenue
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-3542
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-3542
19.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
201 North 3rd St.
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-8284
Eagle River, WI 54521
(715) 479-8284
20.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
8781 Brunswick Rd
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-2255
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-2255
21.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Nativity Of Our Lord Catholic School
(Catholic)
110 Conro Street
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 362-5588
Rhinelander, WI 54501
(715) 362-5588
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
221 E Washington Avenue
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-3542
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-3542
19.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
8781 Brunswick Rd
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-2255
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-2255
21.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 61 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1708 E 10th St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-6083
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-6083
33.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students
St. John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1104 E 3rd St
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-7264
Merrill, WI 54452
(715) 536-7264
34.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Lakeland Star Academy (Lsa)
Charter School
9792 State Hwy 70
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
9385.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Lakeland Star School--strong Talented Adventurous Remarkable
Charter School
9792 State Hwy 70
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5252
9385.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 2 students
Minocqua Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7450 Titus Dr
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
Minocqua, WI 54548
(715) 356-5206
9385.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 506 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Tomahawk Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1048 E Kings Rd
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-2126
Tomahawk, WI 54487
(715) 453-2126
9385.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
School Reviews
5 3/6/2020
Great school. Christ centered living.
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