Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Emmanuel Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
About the School
- Emmanuel Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten in Rifle, CO, offers co–ed 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–teacher ratio of 59:1, supported by one full–time 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–based early learning program in Rifle, Colorado.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
59 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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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Distance: 12.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5033 County Road 335 #295
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 984-0604
Distance: 24.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
414 Hyland Park Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-7746
Distance: 30.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 36
500 Holden Way
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-2562
Distance: 31.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 98 students
Montessori School
879 Euclid Avenue
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-3506
Distance: 35.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
16543 Old Highway 82
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-1960
Distance: 12.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5033 County Road 335 #295
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 984-0604
Distance: 30.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 36
500 Holden Way
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-2562
Distance: 38.8 mi
Gr: K-11 | 64 students
Christian
20449 Highway 82
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 927-9106
Distance: 48.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 13 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
3102 E Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 434-4113
Distance: 49.0 mi
Gr: 12 | 21 students
Christian
Grand Valley
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 462-7900
Distance: 12.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5033 County Road 335 #295
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 984-0604
Distance: 24.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
414 Hyland Park Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-7746
Distance: 35.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
16543 Old Highway 82
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-1960
Distance: 38.8 mi
Gr: K-11 | 64 students
Christian
20449 Highway 82
Basalt, CO 81621
(970) 927-9106
Distance: 48.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 13 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
3102 E Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 434-4113
Distance: 12.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5033 County Road 335 #295
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 984-0604
Distance: 24.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
414 Hyland Park Drive
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-7746
Distance: 31.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 98 students
Montessori School
879 Euclid Avenue
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-3506
Distance: 35.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
16543 Old Highway 82
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-1960
Distance: 48.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 13 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
3102 E Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 434-4113
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(970) 665-7900
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7900
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Gr: 6-8 | 552 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
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1575 Farmstead Parkway
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(970) 665-7500
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7500
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Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
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3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 East 7th Street
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-6800
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-6800
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(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
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1350 Prefontaine Ave
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7725
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7725
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Gr: 9-12 | 778 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
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225 East 30th Street
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7950
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 665-7950
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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