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Best Schools in Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge, CO
Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge, CO has 12 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,467 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Fruitdale meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge, CO
The top high schools in Fruitdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Golden High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1416 Students
2. Arvada West High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1840 Students
3. Wheat Ridge High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 970 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge, CO
The top middle schools in Fruitdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Drake Junior High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 957 Students
2. Everitt Middle School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 515 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge, CO
The top elementary schools in Fruitdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fairmount Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 633 Students
2. Maple Grove Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
3. Prospect Valley Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 425 Students
4. Vanderhoof Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 349 Students
5. Mountain Phoenix Community School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 552 Students
6. Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 288 Students
7. Kullerstrand Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 195 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge, CO
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge, CO has a total population of 4,495 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 46% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge, CO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
47.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
42.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge, CO.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge, CO
How many schools are in Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge, CO?
Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge, CO has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,467 students in total.
How do schools in Fruitdale perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Fruitdale score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Fruitdale meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fruitdale?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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