Zion Lutheran School serves 132 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, is a member of the Other religious school association(s).
The student:teacher of Zion Lutheran School is 22:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- 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)
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
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
132 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Zion Lutheran School?
Zion Lutheran School famous alumni include: John Doe - Philanthropist and Community Leader - 2000.
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
The nearest high school to Zion Lutheran School is Metro-east Lutheran High School (18.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Paul Lutheran School (7.1 miles away)
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Quick Facts
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6961 W Frontage Rd
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 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
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1301 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3166
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3166
14 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Queen Of Peace School
(Catholic)
618 N Prairie St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-6401
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-6401
15.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Tuition listed
Zion Lutheran School![Zion Lutheran School Photo - Christian values are part of all activities and experiences for students at Zion Lutheran School Bethalto.]( "Zion Lutheran School Photo - Christian values are part of all activities and experiences for students at Zion Lutheran School Bethalto.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
625 Church Dr
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-5507
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-5507
15.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
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