For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,645 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 23% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (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 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wheat Ridge, CO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prospect Valley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4645 Independence Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2083
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2083
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Mountain Phoenix Community School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4725 Miller Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 728-9100
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 728-9100
Gr: PK-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Everitt Middle School
(Math: 15% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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?
6 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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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