Zion Lutheran School (Top-Ranked �� School for 2026)

3866 S Old Highway 94
Saint Charles, MO 63304

The mission of Zion is: Proclaiming Jesus as Savior, Serving Jesus as Lord.

We believe that God has given parents the primary responsibility to raise their children in “the nurture and admonition of the Lord”, so that they may be active participants in the mission of the Church.

In carrying out this responsibility, parents and children, together with the church, will feed on Christ through Word and Sacrament and serve Him in their daily lives.

Zion Lutheran School exists to help parents accomplish this. Zion ministers to the spiritual, social, intellectual, emotional and physical dimensions of students so that they may be effective, lifelong servants in the Lord's Kingdom.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked MO School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 557 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 Missouri for:

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1851

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

557 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 20%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

25:1

National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

School Notes

School Motto: 'Proclaiming Jesus as Savior, Serving Jesus as Lord'
School Mascot: Bobcats

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

REQUEST FREE INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Zion Lutheran School often compared to?

Zion Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like Messiah Lutheran School by visitors of our site.

What is Zion Lutheran School's ranking?

Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Missouri 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).

School Reviews

Endorse Zion Lutheran School. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Academic or athletic awards

Recent Articles

March 26, 2026

Benefits of Smaller Class Sizes in �� Schools

Discover the benefits of smaller class sizes, including personalized learning, stronger outcomes, and improved student engagement in 2026.

March 26, 2026

Religious �� Schools vs Secular Schools Guide

Compare religious private schools vs secular schools, including academics, values, cost, and 2026 trends to help families choose wisely.

March 26, 2026

How Middle‑Income Families Are Affording �� School in 2026

Discover how middle‑income families are affording private school tuition in 2026 with scholarships, budgeting, financial planning, and emerging support strategies.