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

Best Wheat Ridge Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 464 students in Wheat Ridge, CO (there are 8 public schools, serving 3,622 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 Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Wheat Ridge Private Schools (2025-26)

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

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 Catholic and Baptist).

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