Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Zion Lutheran School
About the 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 Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 22%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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)
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 and elementary school to Zion Lutheran School is Chief Gall Alternative (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Bernard Mission School (36.3 miles away)
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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students
Alternative School
12451 Hwy 1806 Po Box 680
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-7181
Distance: 19.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 62 students
Po Box 26
Little Eagle, SD 57639
(605) 823-4235
Distance: 36.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Catholic
1 Mission Ave
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-7413
Distance: 39.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 262 students
9189 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3461
Distance: 53.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 72 students
Christian
121 Cedar Street
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(601) 916-1357
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students
Alternative School
12451 Hwy 1806 Po Box 680
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-7181
Distance: 39.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 262 students
9189 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3461
Distance: 53.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 72 students
Christian
121 Cedar Street
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(601) 916-1357
Distance: 66.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 16 students
All-boys
7785 Saint Gertrude Ave
Raleigh, ND 58564
(701) 597-3419
Distance: 89.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 14 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1227 N 35th St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 221-5310
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students
Alternative School
12451 Hwy 1806 Po Box 680
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-7181
Distance: 19.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 62 students
Po Box 26
Little Eagle, SD 57639
(605) 823-4235
Distance: 36.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Catholic
1 Mission Ave
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-7413
Distance: 39.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 262 students
9189 Hwy 24
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-3461
Distance: 53.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 72 students
Christian
121 Cedar Street
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(601) 916-1357
Distance: 36.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students
Catholic
1 Mission Ave
Fort Yates, ND 58538
(701) 854-7413
Distance: 88.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
1617 Michigan Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58504
(701) 354-1100
Distance: 88.9 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
807 E Thayer Ave
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-0225
Distance: 89.3 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students
Catholic
508 Raymond St
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 223-5484
Distance: 89.4 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 99 students
Specialized Curriculum (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
413 E Avenue D
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 224-9070
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
601 E 4th Ave
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9275
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9275
0.2 miles
Gr: K-2 | 149 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Mobridge Upper Elementary - 04
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1107 1st Ave E
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9210
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9210
0.3 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 143 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Mobridge High School - 01
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1107 1st Ave E
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9202
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9202
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Mobridge Middle School - 02
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1107 1st Ave E
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9210
Mobridge, SD 57601
(605) 845-9210
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Wakpala Elementary - 02
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12250 Sd Hwy 1806
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 95 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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