Zion Lutheran School

Zion Lutheran School was established by the Great Plains Lutheran High School Association to provide a full-time Christian education through the high school years to young people. Zion Lutheran School philosophy of education and its practice and policies are based upon the Holy Scriptures as the inerrant Word of God and centers in Jesus Christ to whom all the Scriptures bear witness.
In this Christian setting young people are encouraged by the power and grace of God's Word to submit in grateful obedience to Christ Jesus as Savior and to grow in a life of joyful service to Jesus as Lord.
Parents who enroll students should be aware of this Scriptural position and confessional stance, and that by enrolling their children they are placing them under its religious instruction.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-9
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Zion Lutheran School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • Zion Lutheran School was established by the Great Plains Lutheran High School Association to provide a full-time Christian education through the high school years to young people.Zion Lutheran School philosophy of education and its practice and policies are based upon the Holy Scriptures as the inerrant Word of God and centers in Jesus Christ to whom all the Scriptures bear witness. In this Christian setting young people are encouraged by the power and grace of God's Word to submit in grateful obedience to Christ Jesus as Savior and to grow in a life of joyful service to Jesus as Lord. Parents who enroll students should be aware of this Scriptural position and confessional stance, and that by enrolling their children they are placing them under its religious instruction.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-9
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in South Dakota is $6,485 for elementary schools and $7,804 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in South Dakota is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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