Best Schools in Highlands Ranch, CO
Highlands Ranch, CO has a total of 37 schools including 7 high schools, 4 middle schools and 24 elementary schools. A total of 25,821 students attend Highlands Ranch, CO schools. On average, schools in Highlands Ranch score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Highlands Ranch exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Highlands Ranch, CO
Highlands Ranch, CO has 7 high schools with 9,882 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 Highlands Ranch score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Highlands Ranch exceed expectations.
1. Rock Canyon High School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2377 Students
2. Mountain Vista High School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2259 Students
3. Thunderridge High School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1881 Students
4. Highlands Ranch High School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1538 Students
Best Middle Schools in Highlands Ranch, CO
Highlands Ranch, CO has 4 middle schools with 3,519 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 Highlands Ranch score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Highlands Ranch exceed expectations.
1. Rocky Heights Middle School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1162 Students
2. Ranch View Middle School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 822 Students
3. Mountain Ridge Middle School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 865 Students
4. Cresthill Middle School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 670 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Highlands Ranch, CO
Highlands Ranch, CO has 24 elementary schools with 9,649 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 Highlands Ranch score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Highlands Ranch exceed expectations.
1. Northridge Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 566 Students
2. Stone Mountain Elementary
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 515 Students
3. Eldorado Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 392 Students
4. Heritage Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 372 Students
5. Wildcat Mountain Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
6. Saddle Ranch Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 353 Students
7. Ben Franklin Academy
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 893 Students
8. Summit View Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 430 Students
9. Eagle Ridge Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 603 Students
10. Redstone Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 412 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Highlands Ranch, CO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Highlands Ranch, CO has a total population of 103,444 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Highlands Ranch, 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 Highlands Ranch, CO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.35 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Highlands Ranch, CO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Highlands Ranch, CO.
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