Zion Lutheran School (2026 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 181 students
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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
Nursery	20
Pre-K	30
Kind	21
1	17
2	22
3	13
4	19
5	10
6	14
7	8
8	7

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Year Founded

1930

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Student Body

Total Students

181 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

14%

State avg.: 20%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

25%

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Solid polos and khaki pants

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

While we do charge tuition, we never want money to be the reason that a family not attend our school. We do offer tuition assistance and make every effort to help those who want to attend.

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Track and FieldVolleyball

School Notes

Zion Lutheran School of Kearney has offered high quality, Christ-centered education for over 93 years! Zion Lutheran is a state-approved school and all teachers are Nebraska-certified.
Zion has also been consistently recognized as the Best of Kearney Preschool! Come see why so many know Zion to be a school of excellence.

School Motto: Where our Triune God strengthens us through His mercy in faith toward Him and in fervent love toward one another.

Zion Lutheran School of Kearney is a private, nonprofit organization, therefore it is necessary for the school to charge tuition. Various scholarships, tuition-assistance, and other tuition programs are available to help with the cost of education. The principal or administrative assistant would be more than happy to discuss the various options with you. We never want tuition to be a deterrent to those seeking a Christian education - we will work with you to make it possible for you to enroll your child.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Pr. James H. DeLoach -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Zion Lutheran School often compared to?

Zion Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Faith Christian School, Catholic High School Of Kearney by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Zion Lutheran School?

The acceptance rate of Zion Lutheran School is 90%, which is lower than the national average of 91%.

Who are famous alumni from Zion Lutheran School?

Zion Lutheran School famous alumni include: Pr. James H. DeLoach.

What sports does Zion Lutheran School offer?

Zion Lutheran School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, 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).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Nebraska is $6,916 for elementary schools and $10,894 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Nebraska is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).