Zion Lutheran School in Bancroft, NE is a co–ed private school offering kindergarten through 8th grade education in a rural community setting.
The school has an enrollment of 15 students and a student–teacher ratio of 8:1, supported by 2 full–time teachers.
Zion Lutheran School is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and provides education within a religious framework.
Approximately 33 percent of the student body identifies as students of color, reflecting some level of diversity within the small enrollment.
The school serves families seeking a rural Nebraska K–8 private school with a focus on elementary and middle grades.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
15 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
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 and elementary school to Zion Lutheran School is Guardian Angels Central Catholic High School (9.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Guardian Angels Continuation School (9.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts
419 E Decatur St
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5326
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5326
9.6 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 147 students Tuition listed
Guardian Angels Continuation School
(Catholic)
408 E Walnut St
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5328
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-5328
9.6 miles
Gr: K | 251 students
St. Paul Lutheran School![St. Paul Lutheran School Photo]( "St. Paul Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
325 N Colfax St
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-2355
West Point, NE 68788
(402) 372-2355
9.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 36 students Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Augustine Indian Mission School
(Catholic)
1 Mission Rd South
Winnebago, NE 68071
(402) 878-2291
Winnebago, NE 68071
(402) 878-2291
20.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 100 students Avg. class size: 15 students
212 N Linden St
Dodge, NE 68633
(402) 693-2819
Dodge, NE 68633
(402) 693-2819
21 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 46 students
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