Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Average class size: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Zion Lutheran School
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Average class size: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1889
Student Body
Total Students
122 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 34%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
1%
Average Class Size
9 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is charged to members and non-members. Some scholarships are available.
% on Financial Aid
10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,100
Admissions Director
Sharon Cordani
School Notes
- Zion Lutheran School exists to provide academic excellence in a Christ centered environment.
- Zion Lutheran School exists to provide academic excellence in a Christ centered environment.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Zion Lutheran School often compared to?
Zion Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Louis Catholic School by visitors of our site.
What is Zion Lutheran School's ranking?
Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: 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).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Zion Lutheran School vs. St. Louis Catholic School
The nearest high school to Zion Lutheran School is Faith Bible Christian Academy (29.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Zion Lutheran School (14.0 miles away)
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Distance: 14.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
220 W Henry St
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3060
Distance: 17.8 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 67 students
Catholic
207 Nobbe Street
Farmersville, IL 62533
(217) 227-3359
Distance: 20.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7182 Renken Rd
Dorsey, IL 62021
(618) 888-2252
Distance: 21.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6961 W Frontage Rd
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
Distance: 21.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
509 E Union St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7445
Distance: 29.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students
Sports: 4
301 Mary St Rosamond
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
Distance: 31.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 81 students
Alternative School
100 W Franklin St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 775-0532
Distance: 32.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6305 Center Grove Road
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0043
Distance: 32.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
2009 Seminary Street
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-1071
Distance: 32.6 mi
Gr: 7-9 | 82 students
Catholic
1015 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-9719
Distance: 14.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
220 W Henry St
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3060
Distance: 17.8 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 67 students
Catholic
207 Nobbe Street
Farmersville, IL 62533
(217) 227-3359
Distance: 20.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7182 Renken Rd
Dorsey, IL 62021
(618) 888-2252
Distance: 21.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6961 W Frontage Rd
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
Distance: 21.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
509 E Union St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7445
Distance: 14.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
220 W Henry St
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3060
Distance: 17.8 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 67 students
Catholic
207 Nobbe Street
Farmersville, IL 62533
(217) 227-3359
Distance: 20.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7182 Renken Rd
Dorsey, IL 62021
(618) 888-2252
Distance: 21.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6961 W Frontage Rd
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
Distance: 21.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 8
Catholic
509 E Union St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7445
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Meadowbrook Intermediate School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
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6/
Top 50%10
111 W Roosevelt Dr
Moro, IL 62067
(618) 377-7270
Moro, IL 62067
(618) 377-7270
27.1 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30953 Route 111
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217) 436-2442
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217) 436-2442
8926 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 189 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Northwestern High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30889 Route 111
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217) 436-2011
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217) 436-2011
8926 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Northwestern Jr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30889 Route 111
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217) 436-2011
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217) 436-2011
8926 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 40 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
6321 Midway Dr
Moro, IL 62067
(618) 692-7446
Moro, IL 62067
(618) 692-7446
8927.1 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 120 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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