Top 5 Best Wheat Ridge Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,841 students in Wheat Ridge, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Wheat Ridge, CO are Peak Expeditionary - Pennington, 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Wheat Ridge have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Wheat Ridge, CO (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4645 Independence Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2083
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
Mountain Phoenix Community School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4725 Miller Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 728-9100
Grades: PK-8
| 540 students
Rank: #33.
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10399 West 44th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 420-8288
Grades: PK-6
| 288 students
Rank: #44.
Kullerstrand Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12225 West 38th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1780
Grades: PK-5
| 195 students
Rank: #55.
Wilmore Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7975 West 41st Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2890
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Rank: #66.
Stevens Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4001 Reed Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2198
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Wheat Ridge, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
6625 West 45th Place
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1877
Grades: PK-6
| 240 students
10801 West 44th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1740
Grades: PK
| 60 students
7101 West 38th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2833
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7101 West 38th Ave
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2833
Grades: 7-8
| 352 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Wheat Ridge, CO?
How many public preschools are located in Wheat Ridge?
6 public preschools are located in Wheat Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheat Ridge?
Wheat Ridge public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Wheat Ridge are often viewed compared to one another?

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