Zion Lutheran School serves 19 students in grades 1-8. The student:teacher of Zion Lutheran School is 10:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NE School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Year Founded
1874
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
19 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: We believe that the Triune God saves us.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zion Lutheran School's ranking?
Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Nebraska 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 nearest high school to Zion Lutheran School is Central Catholic Middle & High School (12.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Trinity Lutheran School (12.0 miles away)
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Trinity Lutheran School![Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School]( "Trinity Lutheran School Photo - Trinity Lutheran School")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
208 W 13th St
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 382-5274
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 382-5274
12 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Platte Valley Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
636 S Shady Bend Road
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 384-1480
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 384-1480
12.4 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 10 students
1847 Inskip Ave
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3836
Central City, NE 68826
(308) 946-3836
12.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 234 students
Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
13175 W 70th St
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 744-4991
Juniata, NE 68955
(402) 744-4991
34.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students
St. Cecilia Middle Sch/high School
(Catholic)
521 N Kansas Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-2105
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 462-2105
35.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 253 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition listed
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