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Zion Lutheran School (Closed 2020)

3840 216th Street
Matteson, IL 60443
"Securing Each Child's Future" -Jeremiah 29:11.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
Year Founded
1868

Student Body

Total Students
47 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
89%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Zion Lutheran School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
12 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Registration Fee - $300 (graduated by date application received)
% on Financial Aid
5%
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Mr. Douglas C. Rebeck
Admissions Associate
Mrs. Gale Stroh

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
BandCelebrate Singers Choir
Chamber Chimes (grade 4)Joyful Ringers Handbell Choir
Little Gospel Lights Primary ChoirStudent Council
Yearbook

School Notes

  • Admissions Process (takes approximately 1 week):
  • Sumit application with all necessary paperwork
  • Entrance exam grades 1-8; interview PK/K
  • Application to the Board for approval
  • Parents contacted via phone and letter
  • Make an appointment for registration and payment of fees
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Zion Lutheran School cost?
Zion Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $4,250 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Zion Lutheran School?
The acceptance rate of Zion Lutheran School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
What sports does Zion Lutheran School offer?
Zion Lutheran School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Track and Field and Volleyball.
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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