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.
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
Top Rankings
Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1890
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
224 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
This fluctuates yearly. Based on Non-Zion Church Member.
Admissions Director
Lynn Peffer
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Source: Verified school update
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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People that viewed Zion Lutheran School also viewed these schools: New Testament Christian School.
The nearest high school to Zion Lutheran School is New Testament Christian School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Marys School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Destiny Academy (24.8 miles away)
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(320) 763-4050
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(320) 763-4050
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New Testament Christian School
(Christian)
2505 State Highway 29 N
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4050
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4050
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New Testament Christian School
(Christian)
2505 State Highway 29 N
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4050
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4050
2.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 76 students
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St. Marys School
(Catholic)
421 Hawthorne St
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-5861
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-5861
0.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 236 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Christian)
2505 State Highway 29 N
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4050
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4050
2.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 76 students
Holy Family School
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(320) 352-6535
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-6535
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Destiny Academy
(Christian)
27871 140th Ave
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2646
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2646
24.8 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 31 students
St. Mary Of Mt. Carmel School
(Catholic)
425 Central Ave
Long Prairie, MN 56347
(320) 357-0813
Long Prairie, MN 56347
(320) 357-0813
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Gr: PK-6 | 114 students
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New Testament Christian School
(Christian)
2505 State Highway 29 N
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4050
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4050
2.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 76 students
Destiny Academy
(Christian)
27871 140th Ave
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2646
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2646
24.8 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 31 students
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(218) 739-3371
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(320) 363-3315
Collegeville, MN 56321
(320) 363-3315
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St. Marys School
(Catholic)
421 Hawthorne St
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-5861
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-5861
0.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 236 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Testament Christian School
(Christian)
2505 State Highway 29 N
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4050
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-4050
2.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 76 students
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
231 Sinclair Lewis Ave
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(320) 352-6535
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-6535
22.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 265 students
Destiny Academy
(Christian)
27871 140th Ave
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2646
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2646
24.8 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 31 students
St. Mary Of Mt. Carmel School
(Catholic)
425 Central Ave
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(320) 357-0813
Long Prairie, MN 56347
(320) 357-0813
25.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students
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Miles
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Destiny Academy
(Christian)
27871 140th Ave
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2646
Ashby, MN 56309
(218) 747-2646
24.8 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 31 students
St. Mary Of Mt. Carmel School
(Catholic)
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(320) 357-0813
Long Prairie, MN 56347
(320) 357-0813
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Gr: PK-6 | 114 students
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(320) 732-2238
Long Prairie, MN 56347
(320) 732-2238
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(320) 256-2141
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(320) 256-2141
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(320) 256-4257
Melrose, MN 56352
(320) 256-4257
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Alexandria Area High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4300 Pioneer Road Se
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-2142
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-2142
0.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,315 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Runestone Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 50%10
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Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-5559
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 763-5559
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(320) 762-3305
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3305
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Discovery Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
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(320) 762-7900
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-7900
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Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
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(320) 762-3320
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320) 762-3320
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