About the School
- Zion Lutheran School in Sanborn, MN, serves students in grades 4 through 8 within a rural community setting.
- The co–educational school is affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and offers a religious–based elementary and secondary education.
- Enrollment currently stands at 4 students, supported by 1 teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 4:1.
- The student body includes 20 percent students of color, reflecting some degree of diversity within the school population.
- Compared to nearby private schools, Zion Lutheran School provides education for upper elementary and middle school grades in a small rural environment.
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
4 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 23%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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 to Zion Lutheran School is Mountain Lake Christian School (19.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Raphael Elementary School (6.5 miles away)
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Distance: 6.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 84 students
Catholic
20 W Van Dusen St
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4135
Distance: 13.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students
Catholic
1054 Cedar Street
Wabasso, MN 56293
(507) 342-5389
Distance: 19.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students
Christian
710 11th St N
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2010
Distance: 19.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students
Alternative School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
710 4th Ave Sw
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7793
Distance: 19.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 298 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
104 Saint Marys Street NW
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-4121
Distance: 19.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students
Christian
710 11th St N
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2010
Distance: 19.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 298 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
104 Saint Marys Street NW
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-4121
Distance: 24.0 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 37 students
Vocational/Technical School (Brethren)
320 Center St
Vesta, MN 86292
(507) 637-1858
Distance: 25.1 mi
Gr: K-11 | 15 students
Brethren
40394 570th Ave
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2500
Distance: 28.2 mi
Gr: K-11 | 55 students
Christian
42668 600th Avenue
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-3041
Distance: 6.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 84 students
Catholic
20 W Van Dusen St
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4135
Distance: 13.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students
Catholic
1054 Cedar Street
Wabasso, MN 56293
(507) 342-5389
Distance: 19.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students
Christian
710 11th St N
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2010
Distance: 19.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students
Alternative School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
710 4th Ave Sw
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7793
Distance: 19.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 298 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
104 Saint Marys Street NW
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-4121
Distance: 6.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 84 students
Catholic
20 W Van Dusen St
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4135
Distance: 13.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students
Catholic
1054 Cedar Street
Wabasso, MN 56293
(507) 342-5389
Distance: 19.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students
Christian
710 11th St N
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2010
Distance: 19.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students
Alternative School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
710 4th Ave Sw
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7793
Distance: 19.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 298 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
104 Saint Marys Street NW
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-4121
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12 S Burns
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4286
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4286
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 339 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Springfield Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12 S Burns
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4288
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4288
6.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 314 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Red Rock Central Secondary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
509 S Birch St
Lamberton, MN 56152
(507) 752-7361
Lamberton, MN 56152
(507) 752-7361
7.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 160 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Red Rock Central Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
509 S Birch St
Lamberton, MN 56152
(507) 752-7361
Lamberton, MN 56152
(507) 752-7361
13.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 244 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Comfrey Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 Ochre St W
Comfrey, MN 56019
(507) 877-3491
Comfrey, MN 56019
(507) 877-3491
13.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 57 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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