Best Schools in Wheat Ridge, CO
Wheat Ridge, CO has a total of 20 schools including 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 12 elementary schools. A total of 9,246 students attend Wheat Ridge, CO schools. On average, schools in Wheat Ridge score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Wheat Ridge meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Wheat Ridge, CO
Wheat Ridge, CO has 4 high schools with 3,843 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Wheat Ridge score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Wheat Ridge exceed expectations.
1. D'evelyn Junior/senior High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1125 Students
2. Wheat Ridge High School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 970 Students
3. North High School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1637 Students
4. Denver Montessori Junior/senior High School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 187 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wheat Ridge, CO
Wheat Ridge, CO has 3 middle schools with 1,372 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Wheat Ridge score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Wheat Ridge meet expectations.
1. Manning Options School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 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 Wheat Ridge, CO
Wheat Ridge, CO has 12 elementary schools with 3,921 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Wheat Ridge score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Wheat Ridge don't meet expectations.
1. Prospect Valley Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 425 Students
2. Jefferson County Open Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 239 Students
3. Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Charter • Grades Pre K - 6 • 288 Students
4. Kullerstrand Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 195 Students
5. Peak Expeditionary - Pennington
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 266 Students
6. Joe Shoemaker School
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School District No. 1 In The County Of Denver And State Of C • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 444 Students
7. Mountain Phoenix Community School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 552 Students
8. Wilmore Davis Elementary School
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 230 Students
9. New Classical Academy At Vivian
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 162 Students
10. Arvada K-8
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Jefferson County School District No. R-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 554 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wheat Ridge, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wheat Ridge, CO has a total population of 33,544 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 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 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
56.25 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
49.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wheat Ridge, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wheat Ridge, CO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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