Best Schools in Douglas County, CO
Douglas County, CO has 109 public schools (17 high, 11 middle, 72 elementary) serving 70,146 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Douglas County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Douglas County, CO
The top high schools in Douglas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rock Canyon High School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2377 Students
2. Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
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State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 1004 Students
3. Thunderridge High School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1881 Students
4. Edcsd
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 67 Students
5. Mountain Vista High School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2259 Students
6. Renaissance Secondary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 347 Students
7. Chaparral High School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2009 Students
8. Highlands Ranch High School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1538 Students
9. Legend High School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2228 Students
10. Colorado Early Colleges Online Campus
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State Charter School Institute • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 255 Students
Best Middle Schools in Douglas County, CO
The top middle schools in Douglas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rocky Heights Middle School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1162 Students
2. Mountain Ridge Middle School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 865 Students
3. Ranch View Middle School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 822 Students
4. Cresthill Middle School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 670 Students
5. Cimarron Middle
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1116 Students
6. Sagewood Middle School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 824 Students
7. Sierra Middle School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 779 Students
8. Castle Rock Middle School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 748 Students
9. Mesa Middle School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 957 Students
10. Woodland Park Middle School
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Woodland Park School District No. Re-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 386 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Douglas County, CO
The top elementary schools in Douglas County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parker Core Knowledge Charter School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 706 Students
2. Stone Mountain Elementary
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 515 Students
3. Heritage Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 372 Students
4. Challenge To Excellence Charter School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 538 Students
5. Gold Rush Elementary
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 672 Students
6. Bear Canyon Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 393 Students
7. Northridge Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 566 Students
8. Redstone Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 412 Students
9. Timber Trail Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students
10. North Star Academy
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 683 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Douglas County, CO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Douglas County, CO has a total population of 357,978 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 61% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Douglas County, 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 Douglas County, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Douglas County, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Douglas County, CO.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Douglas County, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Douglas County, CO
How many schools are in Douglas County, CO?
Douglas County, CO has 109 public schools: 17 high schools, 11 middle schools and 72 elementary schools, serving 70,146 students in total.
How do schools in Douglas County perform on state tests?
On average, 109 schools in Douglas County score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Douglas County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Douglas County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Douglas County
7 places in Douglas County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Highlands Ranch (25)
- Parker (22)
- Castle Rock (21)
- Lone Tree (3)
- Franktown (2)
- Larkspur (1)
- Sedalia (1)
School districts (1)
- Douglas County School District No. Re 1 (88 schools)