Zion Lutheran School in Clatonia, NE, enrolls 7 students in grades 5 through 7 within a rural community setting.
The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1, supported by one full–time teacher.
Zion Lutheran is affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod and participates in other religious school associations.
The school provides co–educational regular elementary and secondary programming in a small–town environment.
Nearby private schools within 16 miles include several offering preschool through eighth grade, with larger enrollments and varying student–teacher ratios.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-7
Student Body
Total Students
7 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Acton Academy Lincoln (20.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. James Elementary School (11.8 miles away)
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St. James Elementary School
(Catholic)
525 E 14th St
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-2318
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-2318
11.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 109 students Tuition listed
St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
108 E Highway 4
Plymouth, NE 68424
(402) 656-4465
Plymouth, NE 68424
(402) 656-4465
12.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
420 N 6th St
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-5033
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-5033
15.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 89 students
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Montessori School
17705 S 12th St
Roca, NE 68430
(402) 438-6668
Roca, NE 68430
(402) 438-6668
15.3 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 83 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pauls Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
930 Prairie Ln
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-3414
Beatrice, NE 68310
(402) 223-3414
15.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 1 Acceptance rate listed
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