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Wheat Ridge, Colorado · ZIP 80033

Schools Near Wheat Ridge

OverviewCrime DataSchools

Overall ScoreiWeighted average of two sub-scores: Crime & Safety (53%) and Schools (47%). Affordability is shown as context and is not weighted into the overall.

52OUT OF 100

Fair

Crime & SafetyiBased on the best available local, FBI agency, county, or state-remainder reported-crime tier. Higher scores mean a lower reported rate relative to the applicable benchmark.

45

45/100

Below Average

SchoolsiBased on reported math and reading proficiency plus grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates are used when ZIP-level reporting is sparse; if no proficiency signal is available, the score is limited to grade-band coverage.

59

59/100

Fair

AffordabilityiHow the available home value or price metric compares within the state — a higher score means more affordable, lower means pricier. It is context only.

44

44/100

Mid-Market

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Area School Performance

Schools Listed

8

Avg Math Proficiency

27%

Avg Reading Proficiency

46%

School Score

59/100

Grades
Prospect Valley Elementary SchoolKG–05583
52%
62%
Wheat Ridge High School09–12932
33%
57%
Peak Expeditionary - PenningtonPK–05316
32%
52%
Mountain Phoenix Community SchoolPK–08533
23%
49%
Everitt Middle School06–08456
19%
30%
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter SchoolPK–06288
17%
52%
Stevens Elementary SchoolPK–05469
12%
22%
Norma Anderson Early Learning CenterPK–PK112Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

About School Ratings

Directory and enrollment data comes from NCES Common Core of Data. Proficiency uses U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22 results and reflects state-defined assessment standards, which are not directly comparable across states.

The school score of 59/100 combines reported math and reading proficiency (65%) with grade-band coverage (35%). Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse.

Last refreshed — School data: Aug 2026