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

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked ID School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 54 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,050
Acceptance rate: 98%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

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
Pre-K	17
Kind	8
1	10
2	5
3	7
4	3
5	3
6	1

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Year Founded

1961

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School Motto

Truth, Goodness & Beauty

Student Body

Total Students

54 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

22%

State avg.: 15%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

20%

Average Class Size

10 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Khaki or black pants, black, white or evergreen tops

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,050

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Tuition Notes

Due to the fact that we serve a wide variety of student needs we ask that you contact ZLS to get the tuition that applies to your family. Or go to ZLSNampa.org for tuition details.

% on Financial Aid

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Tonya Barber

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess ClubHomework Club

Poetry ClubTheater Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClassesMusic Class

School Notes

Zion Lutheran School exists to educate all God's children regardless of denomination and warmly welcomes unchurched families. Zion Lutheran School uses a classical curriculum. This type of curriculum is traditionally Christian and gears teaching toward the natural learning processes of young minds. This curriculum melds well with our already excellent biblical and religious courses, stimulates and challenges students academically, and helps develop critical thinking skills that are frequently lacking in today`s society. For the youngest students, the classical curriculum begins with the Grammar Stage and teaches to the student`s natural inclinations. Songs, rhyming and the use of sound and rhythms strengthen and increase the student`s ability to absorb large amounts of information that will be used in later stages. The Dialectic stage begins around grade three when the desire to debate naturally asserts itself. The classical curriculum teaches the student to create arguments that are true and valid and how to recognize poorly constructed arguments that have fallacies contained in their reasoning. The Rhetoric Stage takes the student beyond debating and enables them to develop a thesis and support it with valid evidence. Our class sizes are small, so students enjoy more one-on-one time with their teachers. Thank you for considering Zion Lutheran School.

Classical Curriculum
Accredited throughConsortium for Classical Lutheran Education AND National Lutheran Schools Association
Small Class Sizes
High Standards in academics and personal behavior
Unique "Family Feel'
Safe, Warm and Nurturing Environment
Bible Based Christian Teachings

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Zion Lutheran School cost?

Zion Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $5,050 for private students and $100 for summer students.

What schools are Zion Lutheran School often compared to?

Zion Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Calvary Christian School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Zion Lutheran School?

The acceptance rate of Zion Lutheran School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.

What is Zion Lutheran School's ranking?

Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho 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 average private school tuition in Canyon County, ID is $5,775 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).