Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,900
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Zion Lutheran School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IL School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,900
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Advanced Degrees
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1975
Campus Size
1 acre
Student Body
Total Students
63 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition cost is per child, with discounts for multiple children. Tuition assistance is also available.
% on Financial Aid
60%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Scholastic Bowl TeamSpeech Team
Arts and Music Programs:
Band
School Notes
- A Christian school with a distinctly Lutheran difference. Zion Lutheran School is a ministry of Zion Lutheran Church created to assist families in nurturing children through the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ as proclaimed in Proverbs 22:6 and Matthew 28:19.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Zion Lutheran School cost?
Zion Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $3,900 for private students.
What schools are Zion Lutheran School often compared to?
Zion Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Carroll Catholic School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Zion Lutheran School offer?
Zion Lutheran School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Softball, 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: Least expensive tuition and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
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
Popular comparisons: Zion Lutheran School vs. Carroll Catholic School
The nearest high school and elementary school to Zion Lutheran School is Lincoln Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Carroll Catholic School (2.0 miles away)
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Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
Baptist
800 Memorial Park Road
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6900
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 32 students
Catholic
111 4th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-7518
Distance: 12.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Sports: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
203 S Vine
Mount Pulaski, IL 62548
(217) 795-5715
Distance: 18.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 82 students
Christian
222 Tremont Street
Hopedale, IL 61747
(309) 449-3346
Distance: 21.9 mi
Gr: K-10 | 27 students
Christian
1245 N 7th St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-5412
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
Baptist
800 Memorial Park Road
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6900
Distance: 18.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 82 students
Christian
222 Tremont Street
Hopedale, IL 61747
(309) 449-3346
Distance: 21.9 mi
Gr: K-10 | 27 students
Christian
1245 N 7th St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-5412
Distance: 28.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students
Sports: 6
1730 W Jefferson St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 546-5987
Distance: 28.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
137 S. Grant St.
Forsyth, IL 62535
(217) 877-5636
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 37 students
Baptist
800 Memorial Park Road
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6900
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 32 students
Catholic
111 4th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-7518
Distance: 12.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Sports: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
203 S Vine
Mount Pulaski, IL 62548
(217) 795-5715
Distance: 18.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 82 students
Christian
222 Tremont Street
Hopedale, IL 61747
(309) 449-3346
Distance: 21.9 mi
Gr: K-10 | 27 students
Christian
1245 N 7th St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-5412
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 32 students
Catholic
111 4th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-7518
Distance: 12.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Sports: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
203 S Vine
Mount Pulaski, IL 62548
(217) 795-5715
Distance: 18.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 82 students
Christian
222 Tremont Street
Hopedale, IL 61747
(309) 449-3346
Distance: 25.2 mi
Gr: PK | 18 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2750 E Sangamon Avenue
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 528-5232
Distance: 25.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 206 students
Catholic
2125 N 21st St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 544-4553
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Quick Facts
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(309) 968-6464
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 968-6464
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Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
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(217) 968-2295
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
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Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
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(217) 968-2295
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
9004.4 miles
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(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
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(217) 636-8380
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8380
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(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
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Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8314
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8314
9005.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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