For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,751 students in Wheat Ridge, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wheat Ridge, CO are Prospect Valley Elementary School, Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School and Kullerstrand Elementary 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 23% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wheat Ridge, CO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prospect Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3400 Pierson Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-7535
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-7535
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #22.
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%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: #33.
Kullerstrand Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12225 West 38th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1780
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1780
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
Rank: #44.
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4645 Independence Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2083
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2083
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Rank: #55.
Mountain Phoenix Community School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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: #66.
Everitt Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25-29%)
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
| 521 students
Rank: #77.
Wilmore Davis Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7975 West 41st Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2890
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2890
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #88.
Stevens Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Reed Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2198
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2198
Grades: PK-5
| 328 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
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, Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School and Kullerstrand Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wheat Ridge, CO?
8 public elementary schools are located in Wheat Ridge, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheat Ridge, CO?
Wheat Ridge, CO public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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