Zion Lutheran School in Palmyra, MO, serves 61 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through eighth grade in a rural community setting.
The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, supported by 4 teaching staff members.
Affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, Zion Lutheran School is part of other religious school associations and The Association of Boarding Schools.
The school's grade span of PK–8 provides elementary and middle school education within a small town environment.
Enrollment includes 27 students in kindergarten through eighth grade, reflecting a relatively small student body size.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
61 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Quincy Notre Dame High School (10.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Blessed Sacrament Catholic School (10.4 miles away)
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Location
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Blessed Sacrament Catholic School ![Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Photo]( "Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1115 S 7th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-1477
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-1477
10.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Quincy Notre Dame High School
(Catholic)
1400 S 11th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 653-3964
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 653-3964
10.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 428 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition listed
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
1113 Broadway
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0456
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0456
10.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1317 Lyon St
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0615
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0615
10.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
St. James Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
900 S 17th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-8267
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-8267
11.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Quincy Notre Dame High School
(Catholic)
1400 S 11th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 653-3964
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 653-3964
10.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 428 students Avg. class size: 19 students Tuition listed
205 S 24th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0323
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0323
12 miles
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Quincy Area Christian School Association
(Christian)
1236 North 10th St.
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-5698
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-5698
12.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students
1720 College Avenue
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-4077
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-4077
12.1 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 237 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Transitions School
Special Education School
722 Hampshire St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-9694
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-9694
14.1 miles
Gr: K-11 | 18 students
School
Location
Miles
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Blessed Sacrament Catholic School ![Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Photo]( "Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1115 S 7th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-1477
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-1477
10.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
1113 Broadway
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0456
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0456
10.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1317 Lyon St
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0615
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0615
10.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
St. James Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
900 S 17th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-8267
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-8267
11.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4
205 S 24th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0323
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0323
12 miles
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School ![Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Photo]( "Blessed Sacrament Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1115 S 7th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-1477
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-1477
10.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
1113 Broadway
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0456
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0456
10.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1317 Lyon St
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0615
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0615
10.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
St. James Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
900 S 17th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-8267
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-8267
11.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 4
Quincy Area Christian School Association
(Christian)
1236 North 10th St.
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-5698
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-5698
12.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Line St
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-2174
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-2174
0.3 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S Ashland Ave
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-3736
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-3736
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 452 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1703 S Main St
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-2067
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-2067
1.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
544 N Veterans Rd
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-3054
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-3054
5.7 miles
Gr: PK | 182 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
790 N Veterans Rd
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0649
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 221-0649
7.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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