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Best Wheat Ridge Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,622 students in Wheat Ridge, CO (there are , serving 490 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Wheat Ridge, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wheat Ridge, CO are Prospect Valley Elementary School, Wheat Ridge High School and Peak Expeditionary - Pennington. 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 33%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Wheat Ridge have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Wheat Ridge, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prospect Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3400 Pierson Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-7535
Gr: K-5 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Wheat Ridge High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9505 West 32nd Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-7695
Gr: 9-12 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4645 Independence Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2083
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Mountain Phoenix Community School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4725 Miller Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 728-9100
Gr: PK-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10399 West 44th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 420-8288
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Everitt Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 Kipling Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1580
Gr: 6-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4001 Reed Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2198
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
10801 W 44th Ave
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1740
Gr: PK | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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Wheat Ridge, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
12225 West 38th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1780
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
6625 West 45th Place
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1877
Gr: PK-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
10801 West 44th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1740
Gr: PK | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
7101 West 38th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2833
7101 West 38th Ave
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2833
Gr: 7-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
7975 West 41st Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2890
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wheat Ridge, CO?
The top-ranked public schools in Wheat Ridge, CO include Prospect Valley Elementary School, Wheat Ridge High School and Peak Expeditionary - Pennington.
How many public schools are located in Wheat Ridge?
8 public schools are located in Wheat Ridge.
What percentage of students in Wheat Ridge go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Wheat Ridge are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wheat Ridge?
Wheat Ridge public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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