Zion Lutheran School
Tel:
(952) 657-2339
We believe in being Christ Centered, academically strong and respectfully operated in all that we do. We are a Lutheran school that serves families that have various types of religious backgrounds. We care deeply about building relationships and character development and we are committed to creating a positive, contagious atmosphere!.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 144 students
- Yearly Tuition: $2,960
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Zion Lutheran School places among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Lutheran Schools Accreditation |
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church Missouri Synod |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1912 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 144 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 2% State avg.: 18% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 20% |
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $2,960 |
| Tuition Notes | Student aid is available for eligible families. |
| % on Financial Aid | 15% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $1,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 95% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Joshua Baumann |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 3 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, VolleyballBasketball, Cross Country, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 1 extracurricular |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: STEM Club |
School Notes
- We believe in being Christ Centered, academically strong and respectfully operated in all that we do. We are a Lutheran school that serves families that have various types of religious backgrounds. We care deeply about building relationships and character development and we are committed to creating a positive, contagious atmosphere!
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Zion Lutheran School is Mayer Lutheran High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Christ Community Lutheran School (3.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Mayer Grades: 9-12 | 170 students
0.3 miles
305 5th Street Northeast
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2251 0.3 9-12
170 - Watertown Grades: PK-8 | 108 students
3.2 miles
512 County Road 10 SE
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-1419 3.2 PK-8
108 - WaconiaSt. Josephs School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 259 students
5.7 miles
41 E 1st St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4500 5.7 PK-8
259 - WaconiaTrinity Waconia School(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)Grades: NS-8 | 238 students
6.1 miles
601 E 2nd St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4165 6.1 NS-8
238 - Young AmericaSt. John S Lutheran School(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)Grades: PK-8 | 124 students
7.2 miles
27 1st St Nw
Young America, MN 55397
(952) 467-3461 7.2 PK-8
124
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