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Zion Lutheran School

Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8

Bay City, MI

1707 S Kiesel St, Bay City, MI 48706

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Christian school in Bay City
  • Smaller classes than 80% of Christian schools in Michigan
  • Serving families in Bay City since at least 2011

In Bay City, Michigan, Zion Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 103 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 80% of Christian elementary schools in Michigan. Enrollment is up about 13% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
103
Teachers
12 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 48 girls, 55 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 80% of Christian elementary schools in Michigan (9 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 63% of Christian elementary schools in Michigan.
    • Compared with 164 Christian elementary schools in Michigan.

    Students by survey year

    91’11–1277’13–1471’15–1670’17–1888’19–20165’21–22103’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K21
    K26
    123
    28
    312
    46
    57
    67
    73
    811

    Student body

    White88%
    Hispanic or Latino9%
    Black2%
    Asian1%

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about Zion Lutheran School

    What grades does Zion Lutheran School serve?

    Zion Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Zion Lutheran School?

    About 103 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Zion Lutheran School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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