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Zion Lutheran School

301 S 11th Street Independence, KS 67301

Tel: (620) 332-3331

www.zionindy.com

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked KS School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 68 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,000
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked KS School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 68 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,000
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

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	19
Kind	8
1	5
2	2
3	5
4	6
5	9
6	9
7	2
8	3

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1898

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Student Body

Total Students

68 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

22%

State avg.: 24%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

28%

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,000

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Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Eric Pralle, Principal

Admissions Associate

Sheryl Fienen

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballSoccer

Track and Field

School Notes

Zion Lutheran School provides quality Christ-centered education to equip students to serve others and to proclaim Jesus Christ in their families, community, and world.
The philosophy of Christian education comes from the Bible.
"Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." Providing the solid foundation for this Christian education is a three-fold responsibility--home, church, and school.
At Zion Lutheran School, Christ is the center of all that we do.
We pray that God will continue to strengthen and preserve this Christ-centered approach to education.

School Mascot: Lions

Caring, Highly Qualified Teachers
Small school environment
Technology Rich Curriculum and wireless lab
Safe and Secure and Family Oriented
Before and After School Care and Hot Lunch Program

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Zion Lutheran School cost?

Zion Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $7,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Zion Lutheran School?

The acceptance rate of Zion Lutheran School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

What sports does Zion Lutheran School offer?

Zion Lutheran School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Track and Field.

What is Zion Lutheran School's ranking?

Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas 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).

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The average private school tuition in Kansas is $9,941 for elementary schools and $12,987 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Kansas is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).