For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,781 students in Wheat Ridge, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wheat Ridge, CO are Prospect Valley Elementary School, Peak Expeditionary - Pennington and Mountain Phoenix Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheat Ridge, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wheat Ridge have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wheat Ridge, CO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prospect Valley Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington
Magnet School
(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
| 266 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School
Magnet School
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: #55.
Kullerstrand Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12225 West 38th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1780
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1780
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
Rank: #66.
Everitt Middle School
Magnet 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
| 515 students
Rank: #77.
Wilmore Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7975 West 41st Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2890
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2890
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #88.
Stevens Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 322 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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wheat Ridge, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wheat Ridge, CO include Prospect Valley Elementary School, Peak Expeditionary - Pennington and Mountain Phoenix Community School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wheat Ridge?
8 public elementary schools are located in Wheat Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheat Ridge?
Wheat Ridge public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Wheat Ridge are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Wheat Ridge include: Peak Expeditionary - Pennington vs. Wilmore Davis Elementary School, Wilmore Davis Elementary School vs. Peak Expeditionary - Pennington, Prospect Valley Elementary School vs. Kullerstrand Elementary School
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