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Zion Lutheran School

299 Garden St Harbor Beach, MI 48441

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Acceptance rate: 98%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MI School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Acceptance rate: 98%
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1903
School Calendar
School Motto
MAKING DISCIPLES FOR JESUS

Student Body

Total Students
105 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 19%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 85%

School Notes

  • Zion Lutheran School's mission is "Touching lives of people forever through a quality education in an atmosphere of Christian love".
  • Our objectives are to lead each child to a knowledge of Jesus Christ, a knowledge of God's will which leads to a desire to love it, and the skill needed to be an actively participating member of God's church, help each child to see himself as a redeemed child of God with the obligation to develop all his abilities and talents to better serve God and His Church, help each child mature as a child of God and develop a Christian philosophy of life, help each child develop spiritual, mental, physical, social and emotional potential, and help each child develop skills in establishing interpersonal relationships involving peers and adults, including appreciation for and acceptance of other cultures and ethnic groups.
  • Zion Lutheran School's mission is "Touching lives of people forever through a quality education in an atmosphere of Christian love". Our objectives are to lead each child to a knowledge of Jesus Christ, a knowledge of God's will which leads to a desire to love it, and the skill needed to be an actively participating member of God's church, help each child to see himself as a redeemed child of God with the obligation to develop all his abilities and talents to better serve God and His Church, help each child mature as a child of God and develop a Christian philosophy of life, help each child develop spiritual, mental, physical, social and emotional potential, and help each child develop skills in establishing interpersonal relationships involving peers and adults, including appreciation for and acceptance of other cultures and ethnic groups.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Zion Lutheran School?
The acceptance rate of Zion Lutheran School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 91%.
What is Zion Lutheran School's ranking?
Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Michigan 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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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Michigan is $7,932 for elementary schools and $12,933 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Michigan is 91% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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