For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 228 students in the neighborhood of Kipling, Wheat Ridge, CO.
The top-ranked public school in Kipling is Peak Expeditionary - Pennington. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Kipling, Wheat Ridge, CO public school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Kipling, Wheat Ridge, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4645 Independence Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2083
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2083
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Kipling, Wheat Ridge, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Kipling, Wheat Ridge, CO include Peak Expeditionary - Pennington.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Kipling, Wheat Ridge?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Kipling, Wheat Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Kipling, Wheat Ridge?
the neighborhood of Kipling, Wheat Ridge public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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