For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,656 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 22% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Wheat Ridge have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wheat Ridge, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peak Expeditionary - Pennington
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4645 Independence Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2083
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2083
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Mountain Phoenix Community School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4725 Miller Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 728-9100
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 728-9100
Gr: PK-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge 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
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Stevens Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Reed Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2198
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2198
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
10801 W 44th Ave
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1740
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1740
Gr: PK | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Wheat Ridge, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12225 West 38th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1780
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1780
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
6625 West 45th Place
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1877
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1877
Gr: PK-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
10801 West 44th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1740
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-1740
Gr: PK | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
7101 West 38th Ave
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2833
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2833
Gr: 7-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
7975 West 41st Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2890
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 982-2890
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Wheat Ridge, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Wheat Ridge, CO include Peak Expeditionary - Pennington, Mountain Phoenix Community School and Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in Wheat Ridge?
5 public preschools are located in Wheat Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheat Ridge?
Wheat Ridge public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Wheat Ridge are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Wheat Ridge include: Peak Expeditionary - Pennington vs. Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School, Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School vs. Peak Expeditionary - Pennington
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