God has established Zion Lutheran School and Preschool for these reasons: To share the Gospel, to provide Christian education, to worship and serve, to accept and encourage, and to put teamwork into action.
Zion's Guiding Principles provide an environment for children to discover, develop, and use their God-given talents to His glory; partner with parents in leading their children into successful, useful and purposeful living; maintain the highest standards of elementary school education integrated with, and related to, the teachings of God's Word and develop the kind of character which will make the graduates of our school Christian leaders in the church and world.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
166 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition is based on membership and community rate
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Fine Arts program
School Notes
- School Motto: Knowing Jesus, Growing in Faith, Serving with Love
- God has established Zion Lutheran School and Preschool for these reasons: To share the Gospel, to provide Christian education, to worship and serve, to accept and encourage, and to put teamwork into action. Zion's Guiding Principles provide an environment for children to discover, develop, and use their God-given talents to His glory; partner with parents in leading their children into successful, useful and purposeful living; maintain the highest standards of elementary school education integrated with, and related to, the teachings of God's Word and develop the kind of character which will make the graduates of our school Christian leaders in the church and world.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
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Zion Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Pauls Lutheran School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Zion Lutheran School offer?
Zion Lutheran School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering and Track and Field.
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).
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The nearest high school to Zion Lutheran School is St. Thomas More High School (3.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Thomas More Middle School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Pauls Lutheran School (2.4 miles away)
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St. Thomas More High School
(Catholic)
300 Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 343-8484
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 343-8484
3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students
Children's House Montessori
Montessori School
3520 W Main St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 68 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Thomas More High School
(Catholic)
300 Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 343-8484
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 343-8484
3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Children's House Montessori
Montessori School
3520 W Main St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 68 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Children's House Montessori
Montessori School
3520 W Main St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 68 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Thomas More Middle School
(Catholic)
424 Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 348-1477
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 348-1477
1.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 164 students
St. Pauls Lutheran School ![St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo]( "St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
835 E Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 341-5385
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 341-5385
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Calvary Christian School
(Baptist)
4601 South Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57709
(605) 348-5175
Rapid City, SD 57709
(605) 348-5175
3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students
St. Thomas More High School
(Catholic)
300 Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 343-8484
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 343-8484
3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students
Children's House Montessori
Montessori School
3520 W Main St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 68 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Thomas More High School
(Catholic)
300 Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 343-8484
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 343-8484
3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students
23757 Arena Drive
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-3377
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-3377
5.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 333 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
630 South 32nd Street
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
40.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
100 Mission Dr
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 407-8289
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 407-8289
74.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 435 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Solid Rock Christian Academy
(Christian)
Po Box 1001
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3461
Moorcroft, WY 82721
(307) 756-3461
85.9 miles
Gr: K-11 | 11 students
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Location
Miles
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St. Thomas More Middle School
(Catholic)
424 Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 348-1477
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 348-1477
1.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 164 students
St. Pauls Lutheran School ![St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo]( "St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
835 E Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 341-5385
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 341-5385
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Calvary Christian School
(Baptist)
4601 South Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57709
(605) 348-5175
Rapid City, SD 57709
(605) 348-5175
3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students
Children's House Montessori
Montessori School
3520 W Main St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 68 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
2225 E Saint Patrick St
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 343-2980
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 343-2980
3.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 115 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Pauls Lutheran School ![St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo]( "St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
835 E Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 341-5385
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 341-5385
2.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Calvary Christian School
(Baptist)
4601 South Highway 16
Rapid City, SD 57709
(605) 348-5175
Rapid City, SD 57709
(605) 348-5175
3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students
Children's House Montessori
Montessori School
3520 W Main St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 341-0824
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 68 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
St. Elizabeth Seton School
(Catholic)
2101 City Springs Rd Ste 100
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 716-5213
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 716-5213
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students
630 South 32nd Street
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 722-1276
40.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3736 Corral Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-6789
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-6789
1.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4501 Park Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-6792
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-6792
1.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 614 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Grandview Dr
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1829
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1829
1.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3125 W Flormann St
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1821
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1821
2.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2 Indiana St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4024
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-4024
2.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 618 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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