Alpine Valley School Photo - Alpine Valley School's front exterior

Best Wheat Ridge Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 464 students in Wheat Ridge, CO (there are 8 public schools, serving 3,689 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Wheat Ridge, CO are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
The top-ranked private school in Wheat Ridge, CO is Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Stem School.
75% of private schools in Wheat Ridge, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Wheat Ridge Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Stem School
Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
3920 Pierce St
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 424-0402
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students Avg. class size: 40 students Tuition listed
Alpine Valley School
Alpine Valley School Photo - Alpine Valley School's front exterior
Alternative School
(1)
4501 Parfet St
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 271-0525
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Tuition listed
Beth Eden Baptist School
(Baptist)
2600 Wadsworth Blvd
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 232-2313
Gr: K-12 | 143 students
Bethany Christian Academy
(Christian)
10555 W. 44th Ave.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 432-7127
Gr: 1-8 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Wheat Ridge, Colorado Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Children's Day Preschool (Closed 2017)
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
7530 W 38th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 432-8852
Gr: NS | 25 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Wheat Ridge)
This State (CO)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
464 Students
72,518 Students
% Average Students of Color
47%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
33 Teachers
6,335 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
57%
Average Class Size
40 students
15 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,301
$14,571

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
414 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
1,625 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
117 Students
6,080 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
9%
# Black Students
8 Students
1,925 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
160 Students
33,871 Students
% White Students
37%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
128 Students
26,579 Students
% of Others Students
30%
38%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Wheat Ridge, CO?
The top-ranked private schools in Wheat Ridge, CO is Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Stem School.
How many private schools are located in Wheat Ridge?
4 private schools are located in Wheat Ridge.
What percentage of students in Wheat Ridge go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Wheat Ridge are educated in private schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wheat Ridge?
75% of private schools in Wheat Ridge are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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