For the 2025 school year, there is 1 private school serving 59 students in Rifle, CO (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,672 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Rifle, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
100% of private schools in Rifle, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Private Schools in Rifle, CO (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Emmanuel Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
652 E 5th St
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-4978
Rifle, CO 81650
(970) 625-4978
Gr: PK-K | 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Rifle, CO?
1 private schools are located in Rifle, CO.
What percentage of students in Rifle go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Rifle are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rifle?
100% of private schools in Rifle are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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