Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center in Tinley Park, IL, serves 24 students in preschool and kindergarten within a suburban community setting.
The co–educational program has a student–teacher ratio of 12:1, supported by 2 teachers.
The school is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association.
Approximately 33% of the student body represents diverse racial backgrounds.
Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center is part of a network of early childhood programs in Tinley Park, including nearby schools offering PK and K–12 options.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center?
The application deadline for Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Zion Lutheran Early Childhood Center is Gateway Academy & Learning Center (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. George School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Antico Academy (0.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Antico Academy
Daycare / Preschool
7012 W 171st St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2880
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2880
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 10 students
6700 176th St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2626
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2626
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students
Gateway Academy & Learning Center
Special Program Emphasis
17710 Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 756-5000
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 756-5000
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Tuition listed
Easter Seals Therapeutic Day School
Special Education School
17300 Ozark Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 802-9050
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 802-9050
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 102 students
80th Avenue KinderCare ![80th Avenue KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom]( "80th Avenue KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
7965 175th St.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2466
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2466
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gateway Academy & Learning Center
Special Program Emphasis
17710 Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 756-5000
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 756-5000
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Tuition listed
Easter Seals Therapeutic Day School
Special Education School
17300 Ozark Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 802-9050
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 802-9050
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 102 students
Lt Joseph P Kennedy Junior School
Special Education School
18350 Crossing Dr
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 382-5278
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708) 382-5278
2.8 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 65 students
17504 E Carriageway Dr
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 991-7281
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 991-7281
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 30 students
13020 S Central Ave
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 389-0555
Palos Heights, IL 60463
(708) 389-0555
5.4 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 4 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
6700 176th St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2626
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2626
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students
Gateway Academy & Learning Center
Special Program Emphasis
17710 Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 756-5000
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 756-5000
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Tuition listed
Easter Seals Therapeutic Day School
Special Education School
17300 Ozark Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 802-9050
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 802-9050
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 102 students
6850 W. 159th Street
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-3529
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-3529
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Southwest Chicago Christian School-tinley Park
(Christian)
17171 84th Avenue
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-7171
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-7171
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 322 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Antico Academy
Daycare / Preschool
7012 W 171st St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2880
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2880
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 10 students
6700 176th St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2626
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2626
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 305 students
80th Avenue KinderCare ![80th Avenue KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom]( "80th Avenue KinderCare Photo - Discovery Preschool Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
7965 175th St.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2466
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-2466
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Bobbie Noonans Child Care
Daycare / Preschool
7901 167th St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-7676
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-7676
1.3 miles
Gr: K | 109 students
Oak Park Ave. KinderCare ![Oak Park Ave. KinderCare Photo - Oak Park Ave. KinderCare]( "Oak Park Ave. KinderCare Photo - Oak Park Ave. KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
16100 Oak Park Ave.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-7277
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 429-7277
1.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 47 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
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Rank:
4/
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3100 Caton Farm Rd
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 436-7000
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 436-7000
9170.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 494 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12001 Naperville Rd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 577-0324
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 577-0324
9170.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,825 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1301 Springdale Cir
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6060
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6060
9170.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3333 Black Rd
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 577-6760
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 577-6760
9170.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 526 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3389 Longford Dr
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 577-6760
Joliet, IL 60431
(815) 577-6760
9170.6 miles
Gr: K-4 | 480 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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