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

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked WA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 227 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,900
Acceptance rate: 99%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Lutheran Schools Accreditation

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Zion Lutheran School
Kind	36
1	36
2	30
3	20
4	25
5	30
6	18
7	12
8	20

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dyslexia

Year Founded

1901

Campus Size

21 acres

Student Body

Total Students

227 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

17%

State avg.: 32%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

40%

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,900

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Tuition Notes

www.zionls.org

Acceptance Rate

99%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Associate

Chelsea Ramerman

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

DanceFlag Football

SoccerTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

13 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chapel ClubChess Club

Confirmation ClassesKnowledge Bowl

Robotics TeamScience fair

Yearbook Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Academic FairBand

Lutheran Elementary Schools Tournament (L.E.S.T.)Private piano lessons

Recreational Athletic Programs:

6th Grade Outdoor Education7th & 8th Grade Retreat at Lutherwood

School Notes

Care.
Excellence.
Opportunities.
Zion Lutheran School in Lake Stevens has been Building Foundations and Transforming Lives in Christ since 1901.

School Motto: Building Foundations and Transforming Lives in Christ
School Mascot: Cougar

Our StoryHistory:Zion Lutheran School was formed in 1901 in Snohomish as a German-language school for the German immigrants at Zion Lutheran Church. We have been educating, preparing and caring for 125 years, and we plan to be here another 125. We stand out in three areas: Care, Excellence and Opportunities.Care:We had a visiting certification team on our campus in 2016, and they were assigned with investigating all the details of our how are school operates-they looked at our buildings, they interviewed teachers, parents and students, and they sat in on our classes. They came to several conclusions, but first and foremost they discovered this: Our kids are happy: They love being here. In their final report, the team wrote, "Strengths: Climate/atmosphere is `friendly` and inviting. Students and parents are happy and want to be at ZLS."Part of their work was a survey of our 72 4th-through-8th graders. They gave them 19 statements to which the only available answers were Yes or No. The first statements on the survey were things like "Students treat adults with respect", to which 77% answered Yes; and "The things I learn at school will help me as an adult"-92% Yes. We love these percentages because they show that our message is getting through: Our students see what is important to us.Then we gave them the following statement: "My teachers care about every student." 72 4th-through-8th graders responded "Yes". That`s what we do well at our school. This is what Zion is about. Our teachers care about every student, and the students see that. The statement isn`t "My teachers care" or even "my teachers care about me", it was literally "My teachers care about every student", and 100% of these kids responded Yes. We care about every student.Excellence:Over the last 118 years, we`ve had thousands of students walk through our doors, and they have gone on to all kinds of success: Our alumni have been doctors and lawyers, pastors and teachers, professional athletes and congressmen. Recently, our alumni have been valedictorians at Lake Stevens (in 2012) and Glacier Peak High School (in 2016 and 2018). High schools love our graduates because they find them well-prepared, well-organized, and kind-hearted. Our eighth-graders leave our school ready for all those twists and turns that life will throw at them, confident in their faith in JesusChrist. Our SAT scores show that our eighth grade graduates leave our school more advanced in their education than their public school peers. In that same survey, we gave those 4th-through-8th graders the following statement: "My teachers want me to do my best work." 100% Yes.Opportunities:When your kids are at Zion, they have many more opportunities to achieve, to participate, and to excel than anywhere else. Our Middle School students participate in Robotics, Basketball, Flag Football, Cross-Country, Track, Soccer. We offer Knowledge Bowl, Science Club, Choir, Yearbook and Japanese. They can have a lead in the LEST Drama performance, or sing and dance in the Spring Musical. We have Art classes, and Library classes. As one current parent suggested, her boys are able to participate in basketball at Zion, but wouldn`t be able to make the team at a large public school. We offer more and better opportunities than any other school.Our lower grades offer private tutoring, Robotics, Digital Citizenship, Art, Music and Library. Our small class sizes are perfect for learning. Our newly certified reading intervention specialists are available to support any student. We have the opportunity to talk about Jesus all day long-our students lead devotions in their classrooms, pray for their classmates, and help with our weekly chapel services. They have the opportunity to discuss the Word of God with their teachers and their classmates in Religion Class.In our 2016 survey, we asked the students if the following statement was true: "My teachers and principal want every student to learn." 99% Yes. And that`s a tough one. That takes effort on the teacher`s part to reach every student in the classroom and a classroom climate that states learning is important. In order to do that teachers genuinely have to care about each child and his or her education. This is our specialty. When we take this survey again in 3 years, we`re going to get 100%, because learning is important to us. We provide care, excellence, and opportunities for our students and their families.Vision:In 2019 and beyond, we will continue to add programs but our core values will not change. We`re purchasing Chromebooks for 6th through 8th graders for this school year. We`ll start our online Zion High School Academy this autumn. In 2019 we`ll install a new lighted entrance sign and electronic entrance gates. Beyond 2019, projects include adding a Daycare program, to add churches to our Association, installing a new gym floor, and eventually planning a new building to replace our modular portables. Come join us, and be part the foundations we`re building and life-transforming that God is accomplishing through us here at Zion. Please call or email Admissions Director Dyan Hebaus at 425-334-5064, or [email protected].

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Zion Lutheran School cost?

Zion Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $8,900 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Zion Lutheran School?

The acceptance rate of Zion Lutheran School is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 82%.

What sports does Zion Lutheran School offer?

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

What is Zion Lutheran School's ranking?

Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Most extracurriculars offered 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).

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (6 reviews)

5 2/22/2021

Zion is a wonderful school! The staff were always so welcoming and loving. My daughter was excited to go to school each day. They really made us feel apart from the Zion family. We are looking forward to returning when we are back on the west coast.

- Posted by Parent - Shannyn Ivers

5 2/22/2021

My children have attended Zion for 7 years total and we are very pleased. No school is perfect, but when it comes to personal accountability and instilling a strong moral compass in our students, you can't beat Zion.

- Posted by Parent - Stephanie Carr

5 2/22/2021

Zion has created such an inclusive community of students and teachers. They offer various extracurricular activities in arts and athletics.

- Posted by Parent - Michelle G

5 3/16/2017

We have been extremely happy with the education that our children have received at Zion. Zion has a family culture and smaller classes so the kids get extra help if they need it and extra challenge if they need it. When my oldest two graduated from Zion, they were very well equipped for the next stage and were ahead academically. The teachers really care about the kids and communicated with me. Zion has a great athletic program, music and interesting elective classes, all in a Christian atmosphere. A safe, country setting.

- Posted by Parent - Christine

5 5/17/2016

My husband and I wouldn't have our children in any other environment. The love, attention and individual attention that is given in a Godly fashion is worth every single penny. It's not a sacrifice to have our children go to Zion, it's a privlage.

- Posted by Parent - airfi

5 7/9/2012

Zion continues to respond to the academic climate and the spiritual needs of our students, their families and our school community. The fine arts and athletic programs round out the total learning experience.

- Posted by Administrator - lynne

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Snohomish County, WA is $13,043 for elementary schools and $20,110 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Snohomish County, WA is 88% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).