Private School Review - Established 2003

Wheat Ridge Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Wheat Ridge Private Schools (2026-27)

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
View Profile
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)
View Profile
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
View Profile
Map of Bethany Christian Academy
Bethany Christian Academy
Gr: 1-8
Christian
10555 W. 44th Ave.
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 432-7127
View Profile
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Wheat Ridge, Colorado

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
View Profile

Wheat Ridge, CO Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
464
Students
$7,301
Avg. Tuition
40
Avg. Class Size
47%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
Download town snapshot: CSV | XML | JSON Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission.
Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Wheat Ridge)
This State (CO)
# Schools
4 Schools
501 Schools
# Students
464 Students
71,391 Students
% Students of Color
47%
25%
0.70
0.62
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
404 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
1,604 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
117 Students
5,866 Students
% Hispanic Students
27%
8%
# Black Students
8 Students
1,900 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
160 Students
33,658 Students
% White Students
37%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
128 Students
26,143 Students
% of Others Students
30%
38%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
33 Teachers
6,360 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
57%
Average Class Size
40 students
15 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,301
$13,959

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).

Recent Articles

Should Your Child Stay at the Same Private School K–12?
Should Your Child Stay at the Same Private School K–12?
Explore whether your child should attend the same private school from kindergarten through graduation, weighing academic continuity, friendships, changing needs, tuition costs, and opportunities at different educational stages.
When Your Child's Closest Friends Leave Private School
When Your Child's Closest Friends Leave Private School
Learn how to support your child when close friends leave private school, manage loneliness, maintain friendships, encourage new connections, recognize emotional challenges, and decide when additional school support is needed.
When Your Child Doesn't Connect With Their Teacher
When Your Child Doesn't Connect With Their Teacher
Discover when parents should intervene if their child struggles to connect with a private school teacher, including warning signs, communication strategies, classroom concerns, and practical steps toward improving relationships.
Area schools map

Filter Schools

School Level
Must Offer Grade
Show more
Gender
School Focus
Religious Affiliation
ADD/ADHD Support
Summer Program

Quick Links

SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (CO):
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA: