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)
- Top-Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1905
Student Body
Total Students
132 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe - Philanthropist and Community Leader - 2000
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Zion Lutheran School?
Zion Lutheran School famous alumni include: John Doe - Philanthropist and Community Leader - 2000.
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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6961 W Frontage Rd
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Peters Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7182 Renken Rd
Dorsey, IL 62021
(618) 888-2252
Dorsey, IL 62021
(618) 888-2252
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1301 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3166
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3166
14 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Queen Of Peace School
(Catholic)
618 N Prairie St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-6401
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-6401
15.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Tuition listed
Zion Lutheran School ![Zion Lutheran School Photo - Christian values are part of all activities and experiences for students at Zion Lutheran School Bethalto.]( "Zion Lutheran School Photo - Christian values are part of all activities and experiences for students at Zion Lutheran School Bethalto.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
625 Church Dr
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-5507
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-5507
15.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Metro-east Lutheran High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6305 Center Grove Road
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0043
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0043
18.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Connect Christian School
(Baptist)
1417 Herbert
South Roxana, IL 62087
(618) 254-0188
South Roxana, IL 62087
(618) 254-0188
19.3 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 34 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Father Mcgivney Catholic High School
(Catholic)
7190 Bouse Rd
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
(618) 401-4550
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
(618) 401-4550
19.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 263 students Tuition listed
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
1015 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-9719
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-9719
20.2 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 82 students Tuition listed
Mississippi Valley Christian School ![Mississippi Valley Christian School Photo]( "Mississippi Valley Christian School Photo")
(Baptist)
2009 Seminary Street
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-1071
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-1071
20.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6961 W Frontage Rd
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Peters Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7182 Renken Rd
Dorsey, IL 62021
(618) 888-2252
Dorsey, IL 62021
(618) 888-2252
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1301 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3166
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3166
14 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Queen Of Peace School
(Catholic)
618 N Prairie St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-6401
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-6401
15.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Tuition listed
Zion Lutheran School ![Zion Lutheran School Photo - Christian values are part of all activities and experiences for students at Zion Lutheran School Bethalto.]( "Zion Lutheran School Photo - Christian values are part of all activities and experiences for students at Zion Lutheran School Bethalto.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
625 Church Dr
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-5507
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-5507
15.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6961 W Frontage Rd
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
St. Peters Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7182 Renken Rd
Dorsey, IL 62021
(618) 888-2252
Dorsey, IL 62021
(618) 888-2252
7.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1301 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3166
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3166
14 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition listed
Our Lady Queen Of Peace School
(Catholic)
618 N Prairie St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-6401
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-6401
15.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Tuition listed
Zion Lutheran School ![Zion Lutheran School Photo - Christian values are part of all activities and experiences for students at Zion Lutheran School Bethalto.]( "Zion Lutheran School Photo - Christian values are part of all activities and experiences for students at Zion Lutheran School Bethalto.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
625 Church Dr
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-5507
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-5507
15.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
School
(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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