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Zion Lutheran School (Closed 2004)

Po Box 116
Sanborn, MN 56083

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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 Overview

Religious Affiliation

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Grades Offered

Grades 4-8

Student Body

Total Students

4 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

20%

State avg.: 23%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

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).

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