Zion Lutheran School

My daughter is finishing up her second year at Zion and we have nothing but good things to say about this school. She attended pre-K with Mrs. Estby last year and kindergarten this year with Mrs. Cooper. Both teachers are kind, yet make the kids "toe the line". Academics are strong and the teachers are very approachable with any questions you might have. They have music, art, computer classes in addition to their regular academics. There are 15 students in my daughters kindergarten class. Our family is non-parishioners, so we do pay more in tuition but we feel the money has been well spent. Parents are encouraged to volunteer/participate with class projects and field trips. My daughter loves going to school everyday and I feel it is because of the teachers she had/has. As for the previous comments regarding the principal, I haven't had any issues with him in the two years we have attended this school. He is out in the hall interacting with the parents every morning when the kids are being dropped off. We would send our daughter there next year but we are moving out of state.
--Submitted by a parent

Our family pulled out our children from the school. The principal was the problem we encountered. He was not straight forward and somewhat deceptive, with an odd passive aggressive personality. The school has a lot of potential, it just needs better leadership. So make sure this is someone you can work with before you enroll your children there.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter went from 6th through 8th grade and my son is attending 7th grade this year. My husband and I love this school, it's staff, and it's curriculum. It is worth EVERY penny! (We ARE church members)Small class sizes.(My daughter was one of nine 8th grade grads) Plenty of one on one time for your children.
--Submitted by a parent

Zion Lutheran School is great idea which has not yet come to fruition. Senior pastor great guy, associate pastor dedicated & kind. But they don't run the school. Principal operates without much oversight. If you interview here, ask about retention. If they don't have that info, ask why not. Non-church members pay more $, have less pull. Some teachers great, others see asking for help as sign of weakness. Many teach 2 grades at once. Your student's grade gets 50 percent of her time. Already enrolled? Use email system and get everything in writing. Parents, kids are great. Why hasn't this school grown? Lack of leadership.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a great school! The teachers are able to give individual time to every child and the results of how well Zion grads do in high school speak for themselves with many in the top of their class and National Honor Society. The leadership is fantastic too. The principal is personable and really cares about the students and their families.
--Submitted by a parent

Zion is a excellent educational opportunity for your children. I'm so glad my children attend this school.
--Submitted by a parent

I love the one on one my child gets! She is a name not a number at Zion.
--Submitted by a parent

This school has fabulous teachers and a wonderful principal. Our child is thriving here. We are so blessed to have this school nearby so that our children can have a Christian education.
--Submitted by a parent

Stars for some of the teachers, but the principal gets no stars. There is a corrosive culture in the school. The school needs better leadership.
--Submitted by a parent

This is a great school. It has a highly involved staff and an outstanding academic record.
--Submitted by a parent