For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,622 students in Wheat Ridge, CO (there are , serving 464 private students). 89% 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 27% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prospect Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3400 Pierson Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-7535
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-7535
Grades: K-5
| 594 students
Rank: #22.
Wheat Ridge High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 57%)
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
| 928 students
Rank: #33.
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4645 Independence Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2083
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2083
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #44.
Mountain Phoenix Community School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4725 Miller Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 728-9100
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 728-9100
Grades: PK-8
| 540 students
Rank: #55.
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10399 West 44th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 420-8288
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 420-8288
Grades: PK-6
| 288 students
Rank: #66.
Everitt Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
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
| 444 students
Rank: #77.
Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Reed Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2198
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2198
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: n/an/a
10801 W 44th Ave
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1740
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1740
Grades: PK
| 71 students
Wheat Ridge, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12225 West 38th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1780
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1780
Grades: PK-5
| 195 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
7975 West 41st Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2890
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2890
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
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?
89% 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).
Which public schools in Wheat Ridge are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wheat Ridge include: Peak Expeditionary - Pennington vs. Prospect Valley Elementary School, Peak Expeditionary - Pennington vs. Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School, Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School vs. Peak Expeditionary - Pennington
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