Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,500
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Zion Lutheran School
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked MN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Yearly Tuition: $3,500
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1890
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
224 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 23%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
This fluctuates yearly. Based on Non-Zion Church Member.
Admissions Director
Lynn Peffer
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
School Notes
- Zion Lutheran School provides quality, Christian-based education for students in Preschool through 8th Grade.
- Zion provides a well rounded curriculum in the core subjects as well as religion, music, art, physical education, and extracurricular activities such as band, orchestra, and sports.
- Zion Lutheran School provides quality, Christian-based education for students in Preschool through 8th Grade.
- Zion provides a well rounded curriculum in the core subjects as well as religion, music, art, physical education, and extracurricular activities such as band, orchestra, and sports.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Zion Lutheran School cost?
Zion Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $3,500 for private students.
What schools are Zion Lutheran School often compared to?
Zion Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like New Testament Christian School, St. Marys School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Zion Lutheran School offer?
Zion Lutheran School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Zion Lutheran School's ranking?
Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Minnesota 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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