Zion Lutheran School in Chebanse, IL, serves 78 co–ed students from kindergarten through ninth grade in a rural community setting.
The school is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and offers a regular elementary and secondary education program.
With 6 teachers, Zion Lutheran School maintains a student–teacher ratio of 13:1.
The student body includes 6.56% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Zion Lutheran School provides education at an affordable scale compared to larger nearby private schools in Kankakee and Bradley.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Student Body
Total Students
78 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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, elementary school and preschool to Zion Lutheran School is Grace Christian Academy (7.7 miles away)
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Quick Facts
2499 Waldron Road
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 939-4579
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 939-4579
7.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1580 Butterfield Trail
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 351-2568
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 351-2568
8.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 390 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Martin Of Tours
(Catholic)
907 S 9th Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-7911
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-7911
8.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School
(Catholic)
550 W Brookmont Blvd
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-7413
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-7413
9.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 743 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
247 N Center Avenue
Bradley, IL 60915
(815) 933-8013
Bradley, IL 60915
(815) 933-8013
9.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 165 students
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