Zion Lutheran School provides a Positive Christian Learning Environment, Daily Religion Class and Bible Study, Caring, Professional and State Certified Faculty, Weekly Chapel Services, Excellent Instruction in Secular Subjects, Graduates Excel in High School Academics and Extra-curricular Activities.
The mission of Zion Lutheran School is to make disciples by developing an active love and obedience to Christ and His Word, while providing a high quality academic environment.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
76 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
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, elementary school and preschool to Zion Lutheran School is Illinois Lutheran High School (6.5 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1610 Main St
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-3262
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-3262
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
448 Cass St
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-5850
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-5850
7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 151 students
Faith Movers Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
425 Exchange St
University Park, IL 60484
(708) 279-1012
University Park, IL 60484
(708) 279-1012
7.4 miles
Gr: K | 93 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1
Illiana Christian High School
(Calvinist)
10920 Calumet Ave
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 558-7066
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 558-7066
8.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 439 students
Protestant Reformed/heritage Christian Schools
(Calvinist)
10790 Calumet Ave
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 558-2660
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 558-2660
8.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 226 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1610 Main St
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-3262
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-3262
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Illiana Christian High School
(Calvinist)
10920 Calumet Ave
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 558-7066
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 558-7066
8.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 439 students
Protestant Reformed/heritage Christian Schools
(Calvinist)
10790 Calumet Ave
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 558-2660
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 558-2660
8.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 226 students
Safe Harbor School
Special Education School
101 N Bramble St
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 802-3760
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 802-3760
11.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 67 students Tuition listed
700 Ashland Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 755-7565
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 755-7565
12.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 819 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 46 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1610 Main St
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-3262
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-3262
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
448 Cass St
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-5850
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-5850
7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 151 students
Protestant Reformed/heritage Christian Schools
(Calvinist)
10790 Calumet Ave
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 558-2660
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 558-2660
8.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 226 students
Mother Teresa Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
3440 Halsted Blvd
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 748-6686
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 748-6686
8.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students
South Suburban Sda Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
119 Chestnut St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 481-8909
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 481-8909
9.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 28 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1610 Main St
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-3262
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-3262
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
448 Cass St
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-5850
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-5850
7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 151 students
Faith Movers Academy
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
425 Exchange St
University Park, IL 60484
(708) 279-1012
University Park, IL 60484
(708) 279-1012
7.4 miles
Gr: K | 93 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1
Mother Teresa Catholic Academy
(Catholic)
3440 Halsted Blvd
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 748-6686
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 748-6686
8.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students
Foundations 4 Advancement
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
32 E 34th St
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 248-5926
Steger, IL 60475
(708) 248-5926
8.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cherry Hill Elementary And Ec Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Kingston Dr
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7831
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7831
9160.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
25440 S Gougar Rd
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-4527
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-4527
9160.5 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 545 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Oak Prairie Jr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15161 S Gougar Rd
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(815) 836-2724
Homer Glen, IL 60491
(815) 836-2724
9160.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 460 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Lincoln Way West
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21701 S Gougar Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 717-3501
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 717-3501
9160.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,047 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Manhattan Jr High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15414 W Smith Rd
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-6090
Manhattan, IL 60442
(815) 478-6090
9161 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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