Rivercliff Lutheran School in Atlanta, GA, serves 100 co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 4th grade in a central city community setting.
Founded in 1968, this Lutheran Church Missouri Synod–affiliated school offers early elementary education with an average class size of 15 students.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 25:1 supported by 4 full–time teachers.
Approximately 20% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some racial diversity within the school.
Rivercliff Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia by founding date, indicating a longstanding history in the Atlanta area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked GA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 100 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Rivercliff Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
100 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rivercliff Lutheran School's ranking?
Rivercliff Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Rivercliff Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Rivercliff Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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