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Wheat Ridge Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 464 students in Wheat Ridge, CO, 11% of all K-12 students in Wheat Ridge, CO are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CO state average of 8%).
75% of private schools in Wheat Ridge, CO are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Wheat Ridge Private Schools (2026)

Map of Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Stem School
Sts Peter & Paul Catholic Stem School
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students
Avg. class size: 40 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
3920 Pierce St
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 424-0402
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Alpine Valley School Photo
Alpine Valley School
Gr: K-12 | 35 students
Alternative School
4501 Parfet St
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 271-0525
(1)
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Map of Beth Eden Baptist School
Beth Eden Baptist School
Gr: K-12 | 143 students
Baptist
2600 Wadsworth Blvd
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 232-2313
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Map of Bethany Christian Academy
Bethany Christian Academy
Gr: 1-8
Christian
10555 W. 44th Ave.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 432-7127
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Wheat Ridge, Colorado Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Children's Day Preschool
Children's Day Preschool
Gr: NS | 25 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
7530 W 38th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 432-8852
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Wheat Ridge, CO Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
-33.3% (-2 schools) 10-yr
464
Students
-27.6% (-177 students) 10-yr
$7,301
Avg. Tuition
+8.2% (+$551) 10-yr
40
Avg. Class Size
+207.7% (+27 students) 10-yr
47%
Students of Color
+62.1% (+18.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+7.7% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Wheat Ridge)
This State (CO)
# Schools
4 Schools
501 Schools
# Students
464 Students
71,307 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearWheat Ridge, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
2025155160179
2024155153172
2023165155174
2022169155185
2021133153180
2020132148171
2019131148175
2018131157172
2017140158180
2016140157178
2015107138167
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% Students of Color
47%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearWheat Ridge, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202547%25%34%
202447%25%34%
202326%25%33%
202246%25%33%
202145%25%32%
202045%25%32%
201936%24%31%
201836%23%31%
201728%27%32%
201628%27%32%
201529%27%32%
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0.70
0.62

Diversity Score Trends

YearWheat Ridge, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20250.700.630.65
20240.700.630.65
20230.650.620.65
20220.710.620.64
20210.710.630.64
20200.710.630.64
20190.680.620.63
20180.680.620.63
20170.630.620.61
20160.630.620.61
20150.620.620.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
404 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
1,604 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearWheat Ridge, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20254%2%5%
20244%2%5%
20236%2%5%
20226%3%4%
20216%3%4%
20206%3%4%
20193%2%4%
20183%3%4%
20175%2%4%
20165%2%4%
20155%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
117 Students
5,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearWheat Ridge, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202527%9%9%
202427%9%9%
202310%8%9%
202223%9%8%
202122%9%9%
202022%9%9%
201920%9%8%
201820%8%8%
201716%8%8%
201616%8%8%
201515%8%8%
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# Black Students
8 Students
1,900 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearWheat Ridge, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
20252%3%7%
20242%3%7%
20231%3%8%
20221%2%7%
20211%2%7%
20201%3%8%
20192%3%7%
20182%2%7%
20171%3%7%
20161%3%7%
20151%3%8%
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# White Students
160 Students
33,658 Students
% White Students
37%
48%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearWheat Ridge, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202537%48%52%
202437%48%52%
202341%48%52%
202237%47%54%
202136%47%54%
202036%47%54%
201943%48%56%
201843%45%56%
201753%46%58%
201653%46%58%
201554%50%58%
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# 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
26,059 Students
% of Others Students
30%
38%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearWheat Ridge, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202530%37%26%
202430%37%26%
202342%38%25%
202233%39%25%
202135%39%25%
202035%38%24%
201932%38%24%
201832%42%23%
201725%40%22%
201625%40%22%
201525%36%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
33 Teachers
6,299 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearWheat Ridge, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202514:111:111:1
202414:112:111:1
202315:112:111:1
202215:112:111:1
202114:112:111:1
202014:112:112:1
201915:112:112:1
201815:112:112:1
201715:112:112:1
201615:112:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
57%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearWheat Ridge, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
202550%56%55%
202450%57%54%
202350%57%54%
202250%56%54%
202150%56%54%
202050%56%54%
201950%57%53%
201850%57%53%
201750%53%53%
201633%51%52%
201533%50%52%
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Average Class Size
40 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearWheat Ridge, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
2025401515
2021131515
2020131515
2019131515
2018131515
2017131515
2016131515
2015131515
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,301
$14,768

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearWheat Ridge, CO AvgColorado (CO)National
2025$7,301$14,827$15,012
2024$7,704$13,632$13,254
2023$7,704$12,981$12,626
2022$7,704$12,703$12,187
2021$7,704$12,363$11,800
2020$7,704$11,771$11,512
2019$7,704$11,296$11,293
2018$7,704$11,384$11,017
2017$7,479$10,593$10,708
2016$6,750$10,223$10,356
2015$6,750$9,876$9,939
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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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