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Zion Lutheran School

220 W Henry St Staunton, IL 62088

Tel: (618) 635-3060

www.zion-luth.org

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 132 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Zion Lutheran School in Staunton, IL, serves 132 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a town setting with a Lutheran Church Missouri Synod affiliation.
Founded in 1905, the school ranks among the oldest private schools in Illinois by founding date.
The student–teacher ratio of 22:1, with an average class size of 15 students supported by 6 teachers.
Zion Lutheran School is part of a religious school network and offers regular elementary and secondary education in a town locale.
This Illinois private school provides enrollment options for families seeking a faith–based PK–8 education in Staunton.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 132 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

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Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Zion Lutheran School
Pre-K	44
Kind	8
1	11
2	15
3	8
4	14
5	13
6	8
7	6
8	5

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Year Founded

1905

Student Body

Total Students

132 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Mascot: Panther

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe - Philanthropist and Community Leader - 2000 -

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for Zion Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $10,932 for elementary schools and $15,812 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).