For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 828 students in Wheat Ridge, CO.
The top ranked public charter schools in Wheat Ridge, CO are Mountain Phoenix Community School and Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheat Ridge, CO public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Charter schools in Wheat Ridge have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Wheat Ridge, CO (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
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 charter schools in Wheat Ridge, CO?
The top ranked public charter schools in Wheat Ridge, CO include Mountain Phoenix Community School and Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Wheat Ridge?
2 public charter schools are located in Wheat Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheat Ridge?
Wheat Ridge public charter schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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