Zion Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
Bethalto, IL
625 Church Dr, Bethalto, IL 62010
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Bethalto since at least 2011
In Bethalto, Illinois, Zion Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 167 students attend, with roughly 10 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 167
- Teachers
- 16.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 79 girls, 88 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 82% of Christian elementary schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 138 Christian elementary schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
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 167 students, with 10 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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