Zion Lutheran School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Zion Lutheran School

209 Bluejay Avenue Mayer, MN 55360

Tel: (952) 657-2339

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 173 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,960
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked MN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 173 students
Yearly Tuition: $2,960
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota 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	30
Kind	14
1	13
2	18
3	11
4	21
5	17
6	15
7	18
8	16

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Year Founded

1912

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

173 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

20%

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Lutheran Schools Accreditation (NLSA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$2,960

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Tuition Notes

Student aid is available for eligible families.

% on Financial Aid

15%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$1,000

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Joshua Baumann

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Volleyball

School Mascot

Mustangs

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

STEM Club

School Notes

We believe in being Christ Centered, academically strong and respectfully operated in all that we do. We are a Lutheran school that serves families that have various types of religious backgrounds. We care deeply about building relationships and character development and we are committed to creating a positive, contagious atmosphere!.

We believe in being Christ Centered, academically strong and respectfully operated in all that we do. We are a Lutheran school that serves families that have various types of religious backgrounds. We care deeply about building relationships and character development and we are committed to creating a positive, contagious atmosphere!

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 $2,960 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Zion Lutheran School?

The acceptance rate of Zion Lutheran School is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.

What sports does Zion Lutheran School offer?

Zion Lutheran School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country and Volleyball.

What is Zion Lutheran School's ranking?

Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for: Least expensive tuition 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).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Carver County, MN is $4,695 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Carver County, MN is 98% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).