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Zion Lutheran School

301 S 11th Street
Independence, KS 67301
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Zion Lutheran School Photo #1 - Zion is accredited nationally by National Lutheran Schools Accreditation and by the Kansas State Department of Education.
Zion Lutheran School provides quality Christ-centered education to equip students to serve others and to proclaim Jesus Christ in their families, community, and world.
The philosophy of Christian education comes from the Bible.
"Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." Providing the solid foundation for this Christian education is a three-fold responsibility--home, church, and school.
At Zion Lutheran School, Christ is the center of all that we do.
We pray that God will continue to strengthen and preserve this Christ-centered approach to education.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked KS School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 68 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,000
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1898
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
68 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Zion Lutheran School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
28%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Eric Pralle, Principal
Admissions Associate
Sheryl Fienen
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Lions
  • Caring, Highly Qualified Teachers
  • Small school environment
  • Technology Rich Curriculum and wireless lab
  • Safe and Secure and Family Oriented
  • Before and After School Care and Hot Lunch Program
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Zion Lutheran School cost?
Zion Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $7,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Zion Lutheran School?
The acceptance rate of Zion Lutheran School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 79%.
What sports does Zion Lutheran School offer?
Zion Lutheran School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Track and Field.
What is Zion Lutheran School's ranking?
Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas 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).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Top Ranked KS School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 68 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $7,000
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Kansas is $10,041 for elementary schools and $13,572 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Kansas is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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