Rivercliff Lutheran School (Closed 2026)

Rivercliff Lutheran School in Atlanta, GA, serves 100 coed students from prekindergarten through 4th grade in a central city community setting.
Founded in 1968, this Lutheran Church Missouri Synodaffiliated school offers early elementary education with an average class size of 15 students.
The school has a studentteacher ratio of 25:1 supported by 4 fulltime 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.

Top Rankings

Rivercliff Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

Category
Attribute
School History

School Overview

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

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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