Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Zion Lutheran School
About the School
- Zion Lutheran School is a Christian Parochial School, grades Toddler (2's) through 8th Grade.
- It is part of the mission of Zion Lutheran Church.
- It exists to provide an excellent education opportunity in a Christ-centered environment preparing children to be Christian Leaders of Tomorrow.
- Experienced, highly trained faculty and staff are dedicated to providing individual attention to preschool and elementary students, with a small teacher student ratio.
- Led by the Holy Spirit, the staff of Zion Lutheran School will guide students into God's Word so that he or she may learn God's will and experience the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
- To best develop the God given gifts and talents of each individual student, Zion Lutheran School is committed to high academic standards as well as excellence in teaching and learning.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 91 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
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1851
Student Body
Total Students
91 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Zion Lutheran School offer?
Zion Lutheran School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
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).
School Calendar
View the Zion Lutheran School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
March 25, 2027 (Thursday)
Last Day of School
May 18, 2027 (Tuesday)
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Zion Lutheran School is Lincoln Academy (11.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Carroll Catholic School (10.5 miles away)
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Distance: 10.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 32 students
Catholic
111 4th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-7518
Distance: 11.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
Baptist
800 Memorial Park Road
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6900
Distance: 12.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1600 Woodlawn Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3977
Distance: 17.1 mi
Gr: K-10 | 27 students
Christian
1245 N 7th St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-5412
Distance: 18.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
137 S. Grant St.
Forsyth, IL 62535
(217) 877-5636
Distance: 11.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
Baptist
800 Memorial Park Road
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6900
Distance: 17.1 mi
Gr: K-10 | 27 students
Christian
1245 N 7th St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-5412
Distance: 18.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
137 S. Grant St.
Forsyth, IL 62535
(217) 877-5636
Distance: 19.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students
Catholic
2710 N Water St
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 875-2431
Distance: 20.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 396 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2001 E Mound Rd
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 233-2001
Distance: 10.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 32 students
Catholic
111 4th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-7518
Distance: 11.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
Baptist
800 Memorial Park Road
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6900
Distance: 12.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1600 Woodlawn Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3977
Distance: 17.1 mi
Gr: K-10 | 27 students
Christian
1245 N 7th St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-5412
Distance: 18.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
137 S. Grant St.
Forsyth, IL 62535
(217) 877-5636
Distance: 10.5 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 32 students
Catholic
111 4th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-7518
Distance: 12.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1600 Woodlawn Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3977
Distance: 18.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students
Catholic
3950 Lourdes Dr
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 877-4408
Distance: 20.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 396 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2001 E Mound Rd
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 233-2001
Distance: 20.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
412 N Jackson St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 423-4351
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Black Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
2500 S College St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3195
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3195
8997.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
2501 S 1st St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3163
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3163
8997.7 miles
Gr: PK | 549 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Springfield Learning Academy
Alternative School
2501 Wabash Ave
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3358
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3358
8997.7 miles
Gr: 9-12
Southern View Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3338 S 5th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5837
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5837
8997.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 171 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Mcclernand Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 N 6th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3247
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3247
8998 miles
Gr: K-5 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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