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Zion Lutheran School

160 Concordia Dr
Chebanse, IL 60922
Zion Lutheran School in Chebanse, IL, serves 78 co–ed students from kindergarten through ninth grade in a rural community setting.
The school is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and offers a regular elementary and secondary education program.
With 6 teachers, Zion Lutheran School maintains a student–teacher ratio of 13:1.
The student body includes 6.56% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the enrollment.
Zion Lutheran School provides education at an affordable scale compared to larger nearby private schools in Kankakee and Bradley.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-9
  • Enrollment: 78 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9

Student Body

Total Students
78 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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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)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-9
  • Enrollment: 78 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Illinois is $11,007 for elementary schools and $15,969 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Illinois is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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