Quick Facts (2026-27)
- 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
Zion Lutheran School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- 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
School Rankings
Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
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%
Academic Profile
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 & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Eric Pralle, Principal
Admissions Associate
Sheryl Fienen
Application URL
Sports
School Notes
- 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.
- 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 80%.
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).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Zion Lutheran School is Independence Bible School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Andrew Catholic School (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Catholic
215 N Park Blvd
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-2870
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Christian
2246 S 10th St
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-3780
Distance: 14.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students
Christian
301 S. Chambers
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 289-4450
Distance: 26.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
1831 Stevens Ave
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-0710
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Christian
2246 S 10th St
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-3780
Distance: 14.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students
Christian
301 S. Chambers
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 289-4450
Distance: 33.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
Assembly of God
1000 W 14th St
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-7777
Distance: 34.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 54 students
Special Education School
4620 E Frank Phillips Blvd
Bartlesville, OK 74006
(918) 337-6231
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Catholic
215 N Park Blvd
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-2870
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 82 students
Christian
2246 S 10th St
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-3780
Distance: 14.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students
Christian
301 S. Chambers
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 289-4450
Distance: 26.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
1831 Stevens Ave
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-0710
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students
Catholic
215 N Park Blvd
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 331-2870
Distance: 14.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students
Christian
301 S. Chambers
Caney, KS 67333
(620) 289-4450
Distance: 26.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
1831 Stevens Ave
Parsons, KS 67357
(620) 421-0710
Distance: 33.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
Assembly of God
1000 W 14th St
Chanute, KS 66720
(620) 431-7777
Distance: 34.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 54 students
Special Education School
4620 E Frank Phillips Blvd
Bartlesville, OK 74006
(918) 337-6231
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 W. Locust St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1836
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1836
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2101 N. 13th St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875
1 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 356 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 N. 10th St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1815
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1815
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 550 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
2615 W Main
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 926-0612
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 926-0612
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 29%
501 Spruce St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1854
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1854
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 323 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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