The mission of Zion Lutheran Church and School is to join in fellowship to praise God and to spread the good news of salvation at home and abroad by worship, Christian Education, and discipleship in service to God and all people so that all can receive the victory through Christ.
Zion offers academic programs Preschool through 8th grade, providing a strong foundation in basic skills.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Speech services on site
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
120 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Average Class Size
13 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Book fee
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
BandChoral Clinic
Quiz Bowl
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Zion Lutheran School?
The acceptance rate of Zion Lutheran School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 91%.
What sports does Zion Lutheran School offer?
Zion Lutheran School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Football, 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).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Zion Lutheran School is Norfolk Catholic High School (12.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Immanuel Lutheran School (7.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
105 Elm St
Hadar, NE 68738
(402) 371-0685
Hadar, NE 68738
(402) 371-0685
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students Tuition listed
Immanuel Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
808 N Fulton St
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3303
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3303
11.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
302 E 5th St
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3433
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3433
11.5 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 59 students
1010 Georgia Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1233
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1233
11.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Norfolk Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
2301 W Madison Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-4584
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-4584
12.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Norfolk Catholic High School
(Catholic)
2300 W Madison Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-2784
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-2784
12.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Avg. class size: 39 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lutheran High Northeast
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2010 N 37th St
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 379-3040
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 379-3040
12.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
301 Pine St.
Lindsay, NE 68644
(402) 428-3455
Lindsay, NE 68644
(402) 428-3455
28.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students
Cedar Catholic High School
(Catholic)
401 S Broadway Ave
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3906
Hartington, NE 68739
(402) 254-3906
32.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 177 students
Pope John Xxiii/st.boniface Schools
(Catholic)
303 Remington St.
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-5325
Elgin, NE 68636
(402) 843-5325
32.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 119 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
105 Elm St
Hadar, NE 68738
(402) 371-0685
Hadar, NE 68738
(402) 371-0685
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students Tuition listed
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
302 E 5th St
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3433
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3433
11.5 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 59 students
1010 Georgia Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1233
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1233
11.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Norfolk Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
2301 W Madison Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-4584
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-4584
12.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Norfolk Catholic High School
(Catholic)
2300 W Madison Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-2784
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-2784
12.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Avg. class size: 39 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
105 Elm St
Hadar, NE 68738
(402) 371-0685
Hadar, NE 68738
(402) 371-0685
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students Tuition listed
Immanuel Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
808 N Fulton St
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3303
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3303
11.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
302 E 5th St
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3433
Osmond, NE 68765
(402) 748-3433
11.5 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 59 students
1010 Georgia Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1233
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-1233
11.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 111 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Norfolk Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
2301 W Madison Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-4584
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 371-4584
12.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 N 7th
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-4302
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-4302
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 N Sunset
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-6217
Pierce, NE 68767
(402) 329-6217
0.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 340 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Special Education School
300 W Eisenhower Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3454
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-3454
11.1 miles
Gr: PK-12
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1101 N 18th St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2539
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2539
11.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
2500 W Norfolk Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 644-2500
Norfolk, NE 68701
(402) 644-2500
12.1 miles
Gr: PK | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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