Emmanuel Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten in Rifle, CO, offers co鈥揺d early childhood education for preschool and kindergarten students in a town setting.
The school enrolls 59 students across preschool and kindergarten grades, with 15 students in kindergarten.
It maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 59:1, supported by one full鈥搕ime teacher.
The program is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and serves a student body with 13.33% students of color.
Emmanuel Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten is a local faith鈥揵ased early learning program in Rifle, Colorado.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
59 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Emmanuel Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten often compared to?
Emmanuel Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten is often viewed alongside schools like Mt. Sopris Montessori School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Emmanuel Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Emmanuel Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: Emmanuel Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten vs. Mt. Sopris Montessori School
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Emmanuel Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten is Liberty Classical Academy (12.5 miles away)
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