Zion Lutheran School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked TX School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 297 students
Yearly Tuition: $12,200
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Zion Lutheran School
Pre-K	95
Kind	22
1	20
2	22
3	22
4	20
5	24
6	24
7	24
8	24

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Pre-K enrollment highest at 95 and it far exceeds every other grade, which ranges from 20 to 24 students.

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1879

Last Day of School

Wed. May 26, 2027

Student Body

Total Students

297 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

22%

State avg.: 42%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

40%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

uniforms K-8th

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other religious school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$12,200

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Tuition Notes

Tuition discount offered to Lutheran church members.

% on Financial Aid

18%

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Jennifer O'Brien, Admissions

Admissions Associate

Damaris Strohmeyer

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Flag FootballSoccer

TennisTrack and Field

Volleyball

School Mascot

Panther

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

8 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess ClubDrama Club

Math ContestNational Junior Honor Society

Roboticsstudent council

Arts and Music Programs:

bandhandbell choir

School Notes

Our Mission: Zion Lutheran School provides a quality, Christ-centered education. When children are a part of Zion Lutheran School, they are part of a caring family where they will learn and grow both academically and in their faith. We recognize that each child is unique and has gifts and interests that will enhance our school family. Our small student:teacher ratios contribute to a close relationship between students, teachers, and parents. Zion Lutheran School is fully accredited nationally through the National Lutheran School Accreditation program of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod with an "EXCELLENT" rating. Zion also holds accreditations through the Texas Private Schools Association and the Lutheran School Accreditation Commission of the Texas District of the LCMS. Zion is culturally diverse and admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at school.

Zion has been a strong force in the community since 1879. We continue to provide children with an academically excellent education that is well-balanced, comprehensive, and integrated with Biblical truths and principals within a nurturing, Christ-centered environment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Zion Lutheran School cost?

Zion Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $12,200 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Zion Lutheran School?

The acceptance rate of Zion Lutheran School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

What sports does Zion Lutheran School offer?

Zion Lutheran School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Flag Football, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Zion Lutheran School's ranking?

Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for: Largest student body and 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).

In what neighborhood is Zion Lutheran School located?

Zion Lutheran School is located in the Northeast Dallas neighborhood of Dallas, TX.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Dallas, TX is $16,258 for elementary schools and $21,748 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Dallas, TX is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).