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)
- 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 Private 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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5033 County Road 335 #295
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(970) 984-0604
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 984-0604
12.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(970) 963-2562
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Miles
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5033 County Road 335 #295
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(970) 984-0604
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 984-0604
12.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Stephen Catholic School
(Catholic)
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(970) 945-7746
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(970) 945-7746
24.2 miles
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(970) 963-1960
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(970) 963-1960
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Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(970) 927-9106
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Quick Facts
5033 County Road 335 #295
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(970) 984-0604
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 984-0604
12.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
414 Hyland Park Drive
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(970) 945-7746
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-7746
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Gr: PK-8 | 159 students Avg. class size: 20 students
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(970) 963-3506
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-3506
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Gr: NS-PK | 98 students
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(970) 963-1960
Carbondale, CO 81623
(970) 963-1960
35.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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