Very Good

#260 of 883 private schools in TX

Top 29% of private schools

Zion Lutheran School

Elementary School

6121 E LOVERS LN, Dallas, TX 75214

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

156

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

7.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

156

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

7.0

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Texas private schools

#260 of 883

In Dallas

#22 of 79

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About Zion Lutheran School

Zion Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Dallas, TX. Zion Lutheran School serves approximately 156 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Zion Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #260 of 883 private schools in TX.

How it compares0.8 pts above TX schools

7.0

This school 7.0 · Very Good
TX avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 156 students, Zion Lutheran School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Zion Lutheran School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Zion Lutheran School compares to 324 public schools serving similar grades in Dallas, TX

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.4:1

This School

14.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

156

This School

506

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.0

This School

6.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 54.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 14.1% vs 0%

Black 9.6% vs 0%

Asian 8.3% vs 0%

Zion Lutheran School Dallas Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Zion Lutheran School (this school)	—	156	10.4:1	7.0
DAN D ROGERS EL	0.4 mi	434	13.2:1	9.2
GENEVA HEIGHTS EL	1.1 mi	299	11.1:1	6.9
L L HOTCHKISS EL	1.2 mi	522	12.7:1	8.3
MOCKINGBIRD EL	1.2 mi	651	12.8:1	9.0
JILL STONE EL AT VICKERY MEADOW	1.2 mi	407	12.3:1	5.3
SAM TASBY MIDDLE	1.4 mi	669	13.9:1	6.9
JACK LOWE SR EL	1.5 mi	549	15.2:1	9.3
MICHAEL M BOONE EL	1.5 mi	475	13.2:1	9.8
UNIVERSITY PARK EL	1.9 mi	453	12.9:1	9.6
LAKEWOOD EL	2.0 mi	960	14.8:1	9.6
MCCULLOCH INT	2.0 mi	887	13.4:1	9.4
HIGHLAND PARK MIDDLE	2.0 mi	968	13.8:1	8.8
MERRIMAN PARK EL	2.2 mi	514	13.9:1	7.4
ARMSTRONG EL	2.2 mi	415	13:1	9.4
HYER EL	2.5 mi	498	13.8:1	9.3
LEE A MCSHAN JR EL	2.5 mi	592	17.9:1	5.8
WHITE ROCK EL	2.5 mi	1,000	14.5:1	9.1
SOLAR PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS AT BONHAM	2.7 mi	722	12.4:1	9.4
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN INTERNATIONAL EXPLORATORY ACAD	2.8 mi	829	14.8:1	7.2
VICTOR H HEXTER EL	2.9 mi	484	15.6:1	7.0

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TX.

Classroom Attention

B- 4.8 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.4:1

Instructional Commitment

B+ 7.2 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,296

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.0 / 10

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Diversity Index 65%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 156

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in TX

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 54.5%

Hispanic 14.1%

Black 9.6%

Two or More 9.6%

Asian 8.3%

Pacific Islander 2.6%

Native American 1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

6121 E LOVERS LN, Dallas, TX 75214

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Zion Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MICHAEL M BOONE EL (rated 9.8/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is LAKEWOOD EL (rated 9.6/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, UNIVERSITY PARK EL (rated 9.6/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Dallas, see our Dallas schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.0 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
DAN D ROGERS EL Dallas	0.4 mi	434	9.2
LAKEWOOD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Dallas	0.6 mi	14	—
GENEVA HEIGHTS EL Dallas	1.1 mi	299	6.9
MOCKINGBIRD EL Dallas	1.2 mi	651	9.0
JILL STONE EL AT VICKERY MEADOW Dallas	1.2 mi	407	5.3
L L HOTCHKISS EL Dallas	1.2 mi	522	8.3
ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Dallas	1.4 mi	803	5.7
SAM TASBY MIDDLE Dallas	1.4 mi	669	6.9
JACK LOWE SR EL Dallas	1.5 mi	549	9.3
THE CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL OF DALLAS Dallas	1.6 mi	96	7.5
MICHAEL M BOONE EL Dallas	1.5 mi	475	9.8
EMMETT J CONRAD H S Dallas	1.8 mi	1,275	6.3
OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN SCHOOL Dallas	1.7 mi	87	6.9
OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN SCHOOL OF DALLAS Dallas	1.7 mi	81	6.9
LAKEWOOD EL Dallas	2.0 mi	960	9.6
LAKEHILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL Dallas	2.1 mi	369	7.0
MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE & SCHOOL Dallas	2.1 mi	83	4.5
UNIVERSITY PARK EL Dallas	1.9 mi	453	9.6
HIGHLAND PARK MIDDLE Dallas	2.0 mi	968	8.8
MCCULLOCH INT Dallas	2.0 mi	887	9.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 75214 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$128,917

Median Home Value

$707,400

Median Rent

$1,536/mo

Population

35,006

College Educated

70.6%

Homeownership

60.4%

Avg Commute

24.2 min

Poverty Rate

Median Age

38.5

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EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL Brownsville, TX	184	7.0
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL Denton, TX	153	7.0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Zion Lutheran School

What grades does Zion Lutheran School serve?

Zion Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Zion Lutheran School?

Zion Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 156 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Zion Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at Zion Lutheran School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Zion Lutheran School rank in TX?

Zion Lutheran School ranks #260 of 883 private schools in TX.

What is Zion Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Zion Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Zion Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Zion Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Zion Lutheran School a religious school?

Zion Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 49 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 48 Some Transit
Bike Score: 54 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 156
Gender Split: 55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 15
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Dallas County
Phone: (214) 363-1630

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