Best Wheat Ridge Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 821 students in Wheat Ridge, CO.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Wheat Ridge, CO are 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 charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Colorado public charter school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). Charter schools in Wheat Ridge have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Colorado public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Wheat Ridge, CO (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain Phoenix Community School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4725 Miller Street
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 728-9100
Gr: PK-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter 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
Gr: PK-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Wheat Ridge, CO?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Wheat Ridge, CO include Mountain Phoenix Community School and Compass Montessori - Wheat Ridge Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Wheat Ridge?
2 public charter schools are located in Wheat Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheat Ridge?
Wheat Ridge public charter schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public charter schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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