Top 5 Best Wheat Ridge Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,914 students in Wheat Ridge, CO (there are 4 private schools, serving 508 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Wheat Ridge, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 93%).
The top ranked public schools in Wheat Ridge, CO are Prospect Valley Elementary School, Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School and Wheat Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheat Ridge, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Wheat Ridge have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Wheat Ridge, CO Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prospect Valley Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3400 Pierson Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-7535
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-7535
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #22.
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10399 West 44th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 420-8288
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 420-8288
Grades: PK-6
| 289 students
Rank: #33.
Wheat Ridge High School
Math: 30% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9505 West 32nd Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-7695
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-7695
Grades: 9-12
| 1,152 students
Rank: #44.
Kullerstrand Elementary School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12225 West 38th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1780
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1780
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Rank: #55.
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4645 Independence Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2083
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2083
Grades: PK-5
| 188 students
Rank: #66.
Mountain Phoenix Community School
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4725 Miller Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 728-9100
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 728-9100
Grades: PK-8
| 541 students
Rank: #77.
Everitt Middle School
Math: 18% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Kipling Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1580
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1580
Grades: 6-8
| 546 students
Rank: #88.
Wilmore Davis Elementary School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7975 West 41st Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2890
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2890
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #99.
Stevens Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Reed Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2198
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2198
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Wheat Ridge, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6625 West 45th Place
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1877
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1877
Grades: PK-6
| 240 students
10801 West 44th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1740
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1740
Grades: PK
| 60 students
7101 West 38th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2833
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2833
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7101 West 38th Ave
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2833
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2833
Grades: 7-8
| 352 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wheat Ridge, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Wheat Ridge, CO are Prospect Valley Elementary School, Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School and Wheat Ridge High School.
How many public schools are located in Wheat Ridge, CO?
9 public schools are located in Wheat Ridge, CO.
What percentage of students in Wheat Ridge, CO go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Wheat Ridge, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wheat Ridge, CO?
Wheat Ridge, CO minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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