Zion Lutheran School (Top-Ranked �� School for 2026)

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Zion Lutheran School

408 Jackson St
Marengo, IL 60152

Tel: (815) 568-5156

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The mission of Zion Lutheran School is to provide a community of believers in which the students will develop Christian character and meet high academic standards while serving God and others.

Our school provides Christ centered education for Kindergarten through Eighth Grade.

A staff of highly qualified teachers provides an excellent academic and spiritual atmosphere in which the children are afforded the opportunity of Christian training and growth.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 343 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:

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Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

343 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

12%

State avg.: 34%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

25:1

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

School Motto: School Excellence — Centered on Christ

Source: Verified school update

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Zion Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for: Largest student body.

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The application deadline for Zion Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked IL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 343 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Mchenry County, IL is $6,101 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Mchenry County, IL is 97% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).