Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,670
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Zion Lutheran School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,670
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1861
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
289 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
Average Class Size
18 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Dress code: khaki pants, shorts or skits and one-color shirts and sweaters. Spiritwear also acceptable.
List of Courses Offered
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Above is our community rate. If you are a member of Zion Lutheran Church, tuition is $4,620
% on Financial Aid
12%
Admissions Director
Erica Stelling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubBand and Choir
Chess ClubGirl Scouts
Service ClubStudent Council
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
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School Notes
- Zion Lutheran School offers academic excellence and a Christ-centered education for children in our community.
- The education nurtures the childs faith, equips him to use that faith on a daily basis, and prepares the child to share that faith with others.
- Our vision is that every child knows Jesus as his/her personal Savior.
- Voted #1 elementary school for five years in a row (BND's Readers' Choice Awards)
- Voted #1 place to work for two-straight years.
- We are a NLSA (National Lutheran School Accreditation) accredited school dedicated to providing a Christ-centered, excellent academic education, and supported by Zion Lutheran Church since 1861. Our doors are open to students of all faiths and nationalities ages 3 years through 8thgrade. The focus of Zion`s dedicated and knowledgeable staff has always been to provide a safe and nurturing learning environment with quality, cutting-edge instruction. Our goal:that our students feel loved, special, confident, and academically and spiritually world-ready.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Zion Lutheran School cost?
Zion Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $5,670 for private students.
What sports does Zion Lutheran School offer?
Zion Lutheran School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Zion Lutheran School's ranking?
Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body 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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