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
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.: 13:1
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 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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Quick Facts
St. Raphael Elementary School
(Catholic)
20 W Van Dusen St
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4135
Springfield, MN 56087
(507) 723-4135
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 84 students
St. Anne School
(Catholic)
1054 Cedar Street
Wabasso, MN 56293
(507) 342-5389
Wabasso, MN 56293
(507) 342-5389
13.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 110 students
710 11th St N
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2010
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
(507) 427-2010
19 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students
Grace Lutheran School
Alternative School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
710 4th Ave Sw
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7793
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-7793
19.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students
104 Saint Marys Street NW
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-4121
Sleepy Eye, MN 56085
(507) 794-4121
19.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 298 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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