Public schools in Wheat Ridge, CO
7 open public schools with an address in Wheat Ridge, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,156
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.3:1
Colorado median 15.4:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Wheat Ridge public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Wheat Ridge, CO: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,156 students, an average of 451 per school. The largest campus is Wheat Ridge High School (932 students), and the largest elementary school is Prospect Valley Elementary School (583).
Every listed school belongs to Jefferson County School District No. R-1. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 45% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Wheat Ridge
Elementary schools in Wheat Ridge
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Charter | PK–06 | 288 | 17.3:1 | |
| Peak Expeditionary - Pennington Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 316 | 17.6:1 | |
| Prospect Valley Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | KG–05 | 583 | 17.9:1 | |
| Stevens Elementary School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–05 | 469 | 13:1 |
Middle schools in Wheat Ridge
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everitt Middle School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 06–08 | 456 | 15.6:1 |
High schools in Wheat Ridge
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat Ridge High School Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | 09–12 | 932 | 18:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Wheat Ridge
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norma Anderson Early Learning Center Jefferson County School District No. R-1 | PK–PK | 112 | 14.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58.4%
- Hispanic32.7%
- Black2%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Wheat Ridge schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,156 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Wheat Ridge
How many public schools are in Wheat Ridge, CO?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Wheat Ridge: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,156 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Wheat Ridge?
All listed public schools with an address in Wheat Ridge belong to Jefferson County School District No. R-1. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Wheat Ridge?
Wheat Ridge High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Wheat Ridge, with 932 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Wheat Ridge?
Yes. 1 of the 7 public schools in Wheat Ridge are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Wheat Ridge schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Wheat Ridge public schools is 17.3:1, higher than the Colorado school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Wheat Ridge guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Colorado cities