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Zion Lutheran School

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

Staunton, IL

220 W Henry St, Staunton, IL 62088

Overall grade: B

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

  • BClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 68% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Staunton since at least 2011

In Staunton, Illinois, Zion Lutheran School is a Lutheran (Missouri Synod) private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 89 students attend, with roughly 13 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 68% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 176 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
89
Teachers
7 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 42 girls, 47 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 55% of Christian elementary schools in Illinois.
    • Compared with 138 Christian elementary schools in Illinois.

    Students by survey year

    53’11–1250’13–1461’15–1679’17–1888’19–2083’21–2289’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K24
    K13
    19
    25
    311
    414
    59
    612
    79
    87

    Student body

    White96%
    Black2%
    Two or more races2%

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    What grades does Zion Lutheran School serve?

    Zion Lutheran School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Zion Lutheran School?

    About 89 students, with 13 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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