For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 729 students in the neighborhood of Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge, CO.
The top ranked public school in Fruitdale is Mountain Phoenix Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge, CO?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge, CO include Mountain Phoenix Community School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge?
the neighborhood of Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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