Zion Lutheran School
New Palestine, IN
PrivateGrades Pre-K–8
Test scores
Indiana Department of Education · ILEARN
English language arts
103 students tested70.9% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency9
- At proficiency64
- Approaching proficiency28
- Below proficiency2
Math
103 students tested54.4% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency6
- At proficiency50
- Approaching proficiency32
- Below proficiency15
Science
39 students tested64.1% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency7
- At proficiency18
- Approaching proficiency11
- Below proficiency3
| Measure | 2023–24 | 2024–25 | 2025–26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students tested | 36 | 31 | 39 |
| Proficient | 66.7% | 67.7% | 64.1% |
Social studies (grade 5)
20 students tested85.0% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency6
- At proficiency11
- Approaching proficiency3
- Below proficiency0
ELA, math, and social studies cannot be compared with years before 2025–26.
*** means fewer than 10 students tested.
Attendance
Indiana Department of Education
11.2% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total student count | 205 | 236 | 232 |
| Chronically absent | 10.7% · 22 | 9.7% · 23 | 11.2% · 26 |
Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.
School Profile
Principal
Suzanne Dunkin
Tuition & Scholarships
Indiana scholarships accepted
Choice Scholarship
Reported to the Indiana Department of Education. Acceptance does not determine a student’s eligibility or award amount.
Sources
- Indiana School Directory · Indiana Department of Education · 2026-06-08
- Indiana ILEARN · Indiana Department of Education · 2023–24, 2024–25, 2025–26
- Indiana Chronic Absenteeism · Indiana Department of Education · 2024–25