Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Zion Lutheran School
About the School
- Zion Lutheran School in Staunton, IL, serves 132 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a town setting with a Lutheran Church Missouri Synod affiliation.
- Founded in 1905, the school ranks among the oldest private schools in Illinois by founding date.
- The student–teacher ratio of 22:1, with an average class size of 15 students supported by 6 teachers.
- Zion Lutheran School is part of a religious school network and offers regular elementary and secondary education in a town locale.
- This Illinois private school provides enrollment options for families seeking a faith–based PK–8 education in Staunton.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
132 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
School Mascot
Panther
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 ÌÇÐÄÔ´´s
The nearest high school to Zion Lutheran School is Metro-east Lutheran High School (18.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Paul Lutheran School (7.1 miles away)
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Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6961 W Frontage Rd
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7182 Renken Rd
Dorsey, IL 62021
(618) 888-2252
Distance: 14.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1301 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3166
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Catholic
618 N Prairie St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-6401
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
625 Church Dr
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-5507
Distance: 18.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6305 Center Grove Road
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-0043
Distance: 19.3 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
1417 Herbert
South Roxana, IL 62087
(618) 254-0188
Distance: 19.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 263 students
Catholic
7190 Bouse Rd
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
(618) 401-4550
Distance: 20.2 mi
Gr: 7-9 | 82 students
Catholic
1015 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 465-9719
Distance: 20.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
2009 Seminary Street
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 462-1071
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6961 W Frontage Rd
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7182 Renken Rd
Dorsey, IL 62021
(618) 888-2252
Distance: 14.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1301 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3166
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Catholic
618 N Prairie St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-6401
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
625 Church Dr
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-5507
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 44 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6961 W Frontage Rd
Worden, IL 62097
(618) 633-2202
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7182 Renken Rd
Dorsey, IL 62021
(618) 888-2252
Distance: 14.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1301 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3166
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Catholic
618 N Prairie St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-6401
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
625 Church Dr
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-5507
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Location
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Quick Facts
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
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6/
Top 50%10
111 W Roosevelt Dr
Moro, IL 62067
(618) 377-7270
Moro, IL 62067
(618) 377-7270
14 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 E Central St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-4100
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-4100
14.8 miles
Gr: 2-3 | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 Dora Reno White St
Shipman, IL 62685
(618) 372-3813
Shipman, IL 62685
(618) 372-3813
15.5 miles
Gr: 3-4 | 155 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
309 Albers Pl
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7250
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7250
15.7 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
910 2nd St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7240
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7240
15.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 556 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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