For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 729 students in the neighborhood of Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge, CO.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fruitdale are Mountain Phoenix Community School and Kullerstrand Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge, CO public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Colorado public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Fruitdale, 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.
Kullerstrand Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12225 West 38th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1780
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1780
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge, CO?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge, CO include Mountain Phoenix Community School and Kullerstrand Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge?
the neighborhood of Fruitdale, Wheat Ridge public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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