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Zion Lutheran School

300 Lake St Alexandria, MN 56308

Tel: (320) 763-4842

www.zionalex.org

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 224 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,500
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked MN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 224 students
Yearly Tuition: $3,500
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Zion Lutheran School
Pre-K	69
Kind	24
1	22
2	25
3	11
4	13
5	12
6	21
7	15
8	12

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Year Founded

1890

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Student Body

Total Students

224 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 23%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,500

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Tuition Notes

This fluctuates yearly. Based on Non-Zion Church Member.

Admissions Director

Lynn Peffer

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Track and FieldVolleyball

School Notes

Zion Lutheran School provides quality, Christian-based education for students in Preschool through 8th Grade.
Zion provides a well rounded curriculum in the core subjects as well as religion, music, art, physical education, and extracurricular activities such as band, orchestra, and sports.

Zion Lutheran School provides quality, Christian-based education for students in Preschool through 8th Grade.
Zion provides a well rounded curriculum in the core subjects as well as religion, music, art, physical education, and extracurricular activities such as band, orchestra, and sports.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Zion Lutheran School cost?

Zion Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $3,500 for private students.

What schools are Zion Lutheran School often compared to?

Zion Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like New Testament Christian School, St. Marys School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Zion Lutheran School offer?

Zion Lutheran School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Zion Lutheran School's ranking?

Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Least expensive tuition and Oldest founding date.

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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The average private school tuition in Minnesota is $8,842 for elementary schools and $14,463 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Minnesota is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).