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Zion Lutheran School

Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–9

Denison, IA

1004 1st Ave S, Denison, IA 51442

Overall grade: B+

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

  • B+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Denison since at least 2011

Zion Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school in Denison, Iowa, for students from pre-K through 9th grade. It has about 73 students and around 9 students per teacher. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 170 days a year. Iowa has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–9
Students
73
Teachers
8.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 20 girls, 53 boys
Religious affiliation
Lutheran (Missouri Synod)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
170 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 63% of Christian schools in Iowa.
    • Compared with 27 Christian schools in Iowa.

    Students by survey year

    113’11–12127’13–1490’17–1864’19–2080’21–2273’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K22
    K5
    TK5
    114
    28
    310
    46
    59
    65
    74
    83
    94

    Student body

    White85%
    Hispanic or Latino12%
    Black3%

    Help paying tuition in Iowa

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Zion Lutheran School whether it takes part.

    More about Iowa's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about Zion Lutheran School

    What grades does Zion Lutheran School serve?

    Zion Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K–9.

    How many students attend Zion Lutheran School?

    About 73 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. Iowa has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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