Zion Lutheran School exists to provide academic excellence in a Christ centered environment.
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
Top Rankings
Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1889
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
122 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and 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 and 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
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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
220 W Henry St
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3060
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3060
14 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 15 students
St. Isidores Catholic School
(Catholic)
207 Nobbe Street
Farmersville, IL 62533
(217) 227-3359
Farmersville, IL 62533
(217) 227-3359
17.8 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 67 students Tuition listed
St. Peters Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7182 Renken Rd
Dorsey, IL 62021
(618) 888-2252
Dorsey, IL 62021
(618) 888-2252
20.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6961 W Frontage Rd
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
21 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Louis Catholic School
(Catholic)
509 E Union St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7445
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7445
21.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 8 Acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
301 Mary St Rosamond
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
Rosamond, IL 62083
(217) 562-5054
29.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Menta Academy Cornerstone-taylorville
Alternative School
100 W Franklin St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 775-0532
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 775-0532
31.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 81 students
Metro-east Lutheran High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6305 Center Grove Road
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0043
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0043
32.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Mississippi Valley Christian School ![Mississippi Valley Christian School Photo]( "Mississippi Valley Christian School Photo")
(Baptist)
2009 Seminary Street
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-1071
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-1071
32.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
1015 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-9719
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-9719
32.6 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 82 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
220 W Henry St
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3060
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3060
14 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 15 students
St. Isidores Catholic School
(Catholic)
207 Nobbe Street
Farmersville, IL 62533
(217) 227-3359
Farmersville, IL 62533
(217) 227-3359
17.8 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 67 students Tuition listed
St. Peters Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7182 Renken Rd
Dorsey, IL 62021
(618) 888-2252
Dorsey, IL 62021
(618) 888-2252
20.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6961 W Frontage Rd
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
21 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Louis Catholic School
(Catholic)
509 E Union St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7445
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7445
21.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 8 Acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
220 W Henry St
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3060
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3060
14 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 15 students
St. Isidores Catholic School
(Catholic)
207 Nobbe Street
Farmersville, IL 62533
(217) 227-3359
Farmersville, IL 62533
(217) 227-3359
17.8 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 67 students Tuition listed
St. Peters Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7182 Renken Rd
Dorsey, IL 62021
(618) 888-2252
Dorsey, IL 62021
(618) 888-2252
20.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6961 W Frontage Rd
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
21 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Louis Catholic School
(Catholic)
509 E Union St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7445
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7445
21.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 8 Acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Meadowbrook Intermediate School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
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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