What is the history of Zion Lutheran School?
Established in 1947 by Zion Lutheran Church, Zion Lutheran School is a small Christian private school in the heart of San Francisco's Richmond District. We provide a Christ-centered, academically rigorous education for children from kindergarten through 8th grade.
Where is Zion located?
Zion is located in the heart of the Richmond district. Our address is 495 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118.
Is Zion Lutheran School accredited?
Zion is fully accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the National Lutheran Schools Association (NLSA).
How large are classes?
At Zion we limit class size to 22 students to ensure that all students can receive both individual attention while enjoying the breadth and depth of a diverse community. Our average class size ranges from 15 to 20 students with one class per grade level.
Is financial assistance offered?
Yes, financial assistance is available for those who qualify on a needs basis and begins at the kindergarten level. Zion works with the BASIC fund, and FACTS to determine aid. Please see Mary Lum for additional information.
How does Zion help with high school placement?
Zion provides a solid, specific, shared core curriculum in order to help children establish strong foundations of knowledge. Zion graduates attend high schools all over the Bay Area, including the most competitive private and public schools, such as Lick-Wilmerding, St. Ignatius, Sacred Heart, Lowell, SF University, Nueva and more. Zion Lutheran School actively supports students in the high school application process. For more information, click here.
What does Zion's uniform consist of?
Dennis Uniform Company is the provider for our Blackwatch Plaid uniforms, navy blue pants/shorts, green and white polo shirts, and green sweaters. Hooded and crew neck sweatshirts are available through Dennis as well; children are able to wear their Zion sweatshirts during school. Zion offers a used-uniform program to offset some of the costs.
What are Zion's school hours?
Kindergarten: 8:20AM-2:55PM
1st to 5th Grade: 8:20AM-3:00PM
6th to 8th Grade: 8:20AM-3:15PM
How do I apply?