Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Zion Lutheran School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Speech services on site
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
120 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Average Class Size
13 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Book fee
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
BandChoral Clinic
Quiz Bowl
School Notes
- The mission of Zion Lutheran Church and School is to join in fellowship to praise God and to spread the good news of salvation at home and abroad by worship, Christian Education, and discipleship in service to God and all people so that all can receive the victory through Christ.
- Zion offers academic programs Preschool through 8th grade, providing a strong foundation in basic skills.
- The mission of Zion Lutheran Church and School is to join in fellowship to praise God and to spread the good news of salvation at home and abroad by worship, Christian Education, and discipleship in service to God and all people so that all can receive the victory through Christ.
- Zion offers academic programs Preschool through 8th grade, providing a strong foundation in basic skills.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
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 91%.
What sports does Zion Lutheran School offer?
Zion Lutheran School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Football, Track and Field and Volleyball.
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 Norfolk Catholic High School (12.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Immanuel Lutheran School (7.6 miles away)
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Distance: 7.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
105 Elm St
Hadar, NE 68738
(402) 371-0685
Distance: 11.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
808 N Fulton St
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3303
Distance: 11.5 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 59 students
Catholic
302 E 5th St
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3433
Distance: 11.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1010 Georgia Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1233
Distance: 12.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students
Catholic
2301 W Madison Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-4584
Distance: 12.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students
Avg. class size: 39 students
Catholic
2300 W Madison Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-2784
Distance: 12.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
2010 N 37th St
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 379-3040
Distance: 28.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students
Catholic
301 Pine St.
Lindsay, NE 68644
(402) 428-3455
Distance: 32.1 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 177 students
Catholic
401 S Broadway Ave
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3906
Distance: 32.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students
Catholic
303 Remington St.
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-5325
Distance: 7.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
105 Elm St
Hadar, NE 68738
(402) 371-0685
Distance: 11.5 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 59 students
Catholic
302 E 5th St
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3433
Distance: 11.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1010 Georgia Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1233
Distance: 12.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students
Catholic
2301 W Madison Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-4584
Distance: 12.3 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students
Avg. class size: 39 students
Catholic
2300 W Madison Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-2784
Distance: 7.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
105 Elm St
Hadar, NE 68738
(402) 371-0685
Distance: 11.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
808 N Fulton St
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3303
Distance: 11.5 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 59 students
Catholic
302 E 5th St
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3433
Distance: 11.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
1010 Georgia Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1233
Distance: 12.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students
Catholic
2301 W Madison Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-4584
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pierce Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 N 7th
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-4302
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-4302
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Pierce Jr/sr High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 N Sunset
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-6217
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-6217
0.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 340 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Eastern Learning Center
Special Education School
300 W Eisenhower Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3454
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3454
11.1 miles
Gr: PK-12
Bel Air Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1101 N 18th St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2539
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2539
11.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
2500 W Norfolk Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 644-2500
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 644-2500
12.1 miles
Gr: PK | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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