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Wheat Ridge ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

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 (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 (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Wheat Ridge ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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
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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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

4
²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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
71,255 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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%
9%

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
26,007 Students
% of Others Students
30%
37%

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
6,323 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
$14,790

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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