Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Zion Lutheran School
About the School
- Zion Lutheran School in Staunton, IL, serves 132 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a town setting with a Lutheran Church Missouri Synod affiliation.
- Founded in 1905, the school ranks among the oldest private schools in Illinois by founding date.
- The student–teacher ratio of 22:1, with an average class size of 15 students supported by 6 teachers.
- Zion Lutheran School is part of a religious school network and offers regular elementary and secondary education in a town locale.
- This Illinois private school provides enrollment options for families seeking a faith–based PK–8 education in Staunton.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
132 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
School Mascot
Panther
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zion Lutheran School's ranking?
Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois 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).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Zion Lutheran School is Metro-east Lutheran High School (18.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Paul Lutheran School (7.1 miles away)
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Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6961 W Frontage Rd
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7182 Renken Rd
Dorsey, IL 62021
(618) 888-2252
Distance: 14.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1301 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3166
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Catholic
618 N Prairie St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-6401
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
625 Church Dr
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-5507
Distance: 18.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6305 Center Grove Road
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0043
Distance: 19.3 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
1417 Herbert
South Roxana, IL 62087
(618) 254-0188
Distance: 19.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 263 students
Catholic
7190 Bouse Rd
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
(618) 401-4550
Distance: 20.2 mi
Gr: 7-9 | 82 students
Catholic
1015 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-9719
Distance: 20.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
2009 Seminary Street
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-1071
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6961 W Frontage Rd
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7182 Renken Rd
Dorsey, IL 62021
(618) 888-2252
Distance: 14.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1301 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3166
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Catholic
618 N Prairie St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-6401
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
625 Church Dr
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-5507
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6961 W Frontage Rd
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7182 Renken Rd
Dorsey, IL 62021
(618) 888-2252
Distance: 14.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1301 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3166
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Catholic
618 N Prairie St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-6401
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
625 Church Dr
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-5507
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 W Roosevelt Dr
Moro, IL 62067
(618) 377-7270
Moro, IL 62067
(618) 377-7270
14 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 E Central St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-4100
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-4100
14.8 miles
Gr: 2-3 | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 Dora Reno White St
Shipman, IL 62685
(618) 372-3813
Shipman, IL 62685
(618) 372-3813
15.5 miles
Gr: 3-4 | 155 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
309 Albers Pl
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7250
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7250
15.7 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
910 2nd St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7240
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7240
15.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 556 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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