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!.
Quick Facts (2026)
- 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: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1912
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
173 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
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
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
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
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
STEM Club
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs
- 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
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).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Zion Lutheran School is Mayer Lutheran High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Christ Community Lutheran School (3.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
306 7th Street Northeast
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2251
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2251
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ Community Lutheran School ![Christ Community Lutheran School Photo - Christ Community Lutheran School 512 Co Rd 10 SE Watertown, MN 55388 Phone: 952-955-1419 Email: office@ccls.net]( "Christ Community Lutheran School Photo - Christ Community Lutheran School 512 Co Rd 10 SE Watertown, MN 55388 Phone: 952-955-1419 Email: office@ccls.net")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
512 County Road 10 SE
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-1419
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-1419
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
41 E 1st St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4500
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4500
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
601 E 2nd St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4165
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4165
6.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13
27 1st St Nw
Young America, MN 55397
(952) 467-3461
Young America, MN 55397
(952) 467-3461
7.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
306 7th Street Northeast
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2251
Mayer, MN 55360
(952) 657-2251
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 183 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Trinity School ![Holy Trinity School Photo]( "Holy Trinity School Photo")
(Catholic)
110 Winsted Ave W
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 485-2182
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 485-2182
9.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8101 Kochia Lane
Victoria, MN 55386
(952) 443-4659
Victoria, MN 55386
(952) 443-4659
12 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 575 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 23 | Extracurrculars: 35 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1981 Bavaria Rd
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-0040
Chaska, MN 55318
(952) 556-0040
14.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Lakeside Academy
All-boys (Christian)
100 Garrison Ave Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
(612) 238-6710
Buffalo, MN 55313
(612) 238-6710
19.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Christ Community Lutheran School ![Christ Community Lutheran School Photo - Christ Community Lutheran School 512 Co Rd 10 SE Watertown, MN 55388 Phone: 952-955-1419 Email: office@ccls.net]( "Christ Community Lutheran School Photo - Christ Community Lutheran School 512 Co Rd 10 SE Watertown, MN 55388 Phone: 952-955-1419 Email: office@ccls.net")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
512 County Road 10 SE
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-1419
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-1419
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
41 E 1st St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4500
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4500
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
601 E 2nd St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4165
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4165
6.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13
27 1st St Nw
Young America, MN 55397
(952) 467-3461
Young America, MN 55397
(952) 467-3461
7.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Holy Trinity School ![Holy Trinity School Photo]( "Holy Trinity School Photo")
(Catholic)
110 Winsted Ave W
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 485-2182
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 485-2182
9.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Christ Community Lutheran School ![Christ Community Lutheran School Photo - Christ Community Lutheran School 512 Co Rd 10 SE Watertown, MN 55388 Phone: 952-955-1419 Email: office@ccls.net]( "Christ Community Lutheran School Photo - Christ Community Lutheran School 512 Co Rd 10 SE Watertown, MN 55388 Phone: 952-955-1419 Email: office@ccls.net")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
512 County Road 10 SE
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-1419
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-1419
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 187 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
41 E 1st St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4500
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4500
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
601 E 2nd St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4165
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-4165
6.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13
27 1st St Nw
Young America, MN 55397
(952) 467-3461
Young America, MN 55397
(952) 467-3461
7.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Holy Trinity School ![Holy Trinity School Photo]( "Holy Trinity School Photo")
(Catholic)
110 Winsted Ave W
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 485-2182
Winsted, MN 55395
(320) 485-2182
9.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1400 Community Dr
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0650
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0650
4.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 885 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 48% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1650 Community Dr
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0670
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0670
5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,335 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24 S Walnut St
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0630
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0630
5.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 4th St W
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0620
Waconia, MN 55387
(952) 442-0620
5.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 544 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
313 Angel Ave Nw
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0280
Watertown, MN 55388
(952) 955-0280
5.6 miles
Gr: PK | 24 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
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