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#346 of 381 private schools in WA

Zion Lutheran School

Elementary School · Lake Stevens, WA

A private elementary school in Lake Stevens, WA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

3923 103RD AVE SE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258

  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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 WA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C3.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.5 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,105
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+4.3 / 10
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Diversity Index30%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment220
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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 WA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Zion Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated766/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Stevens), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$120,571

Median home value

$606,600

Median rent

$2,187/mo

College educated

32.3%

Homeownership

78.2%

Poverty rate

4.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98258; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White81.8%
Hispanic4.5%
Asian4.5%
Black3.6%
Native American1.8%
Pacific Islander1.8%
Two or More1.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Glenwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.4K–51.1 mi650Compare →
Cascade View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.7K–61.4 mi375Compare →
Kardia Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition1.3privateK–71.4 mi30Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Zion Lutheran School is listed in Lake Stevens, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Zion Lutheran School

Zion Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Lake Stevens, WA, serving approximately 220 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #346 of 381 private schools in WA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Zion Lutheran School

What grades does Zion Lutheran School serve?

Zion Lutheran School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Zion Lutheran School?

Zion Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 220 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Zion Lutheran School is 15.1:1. 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 WA?

Zion Lutheran School ranks #346 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Zion Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Zion Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
220
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
170 days
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Snohomish County
Area population (ZIP 98258)
52,005
Area average commute
35.6 min
Area median age
35.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 98258; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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