Best Schools in Castle Rock, CO
Castle Rock, CO has a total of 33 schools including 8 high schools, 5 middle schools and 20 elementary schools. A total of 23,450 students attend Castle Rock, CO schools. On average, schools in Castle Rock score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Castle Rock underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Castle Rock, CO
Castle Rock, CO has 8 high schools with 9,563 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Castle Rock score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Castle Rock underperform expectations.
1. Rock Canyon High School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2377 Students
2. Highlands Ranch High School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1538 Students
3. Douglas County High School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1758 Students
4. Castle View High School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1990 Students
5. Ponderosa High School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1402 Students
6. Renaissance Secondary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 347 Students
7. Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 149 Students
Best Middle Schools in Castle Rock, CO
Castle Rock, CO has 5 middle schools with 4,361 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Castle Rock score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Castle Rock don't meet expectations.
1. Rocky Heights Middle School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1162 Students
2. Cresthill Middle School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 670 Students
3. Castle Rock Middle School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 748 Students
4. Mesa Middle School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 957 Students
5. Sagewood Middle School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 824 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Castle Rock, CO
Castle Rock, CO has 20 elementary schools with 9,526 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Castle Rock score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Castle Rock don't meet expectations.
1. Wildcat Mountain Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
2. Buffalo Ridge Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 499 Students
3. Eagle Ridge Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 603 Students
4. Academy Charter School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 582 Students
5. Clear Sky Elementary
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 675 Students
6. Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 381 Students
7. Franktown Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 365 Students
8. Flagstone Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 470 Students
9. Soaring Hawk Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 460 Students
10. Legacy Point Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 416 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Castle Rock, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Castle Rock, CO has a total population of 82,468 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Castle Rock, CO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Castle Rock, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Castle Rock, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Castle Rock, CO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Castle Rock, CO Internet Health Assessment.
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- Actual Test Scores: 48%
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- Projected Test Scores: 47%
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