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Best Schools in Highlands Ranch, CO
Highlands Ranch, CO has 38 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 25 elementary) serving 26,181 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Highlands Ranch greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Highlands Ranch, CO
The top high schools in Highlands Ranch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rock Canyon High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2377 Students
2. Thunderridge High School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1881 Students
3. Mountain Vista High School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2259 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
The top middle schools in Highlands Ranch, 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
Best Elementary Schools in Highlands Ranch, CO
The top elementary schools in Highlands Ranch, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stone Mountain Elementary
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 515 Students
2. Heritage Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 372 Students
3. Bear Canyon Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 393 Students
4. Northridge Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 566 Students
5. Redstone Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 412 Students
6. Eldorado Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 392 Students
7. Platte River Charter Academy
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 477 Students
8. Wildcat Mountain Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
9. Summit View Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 430 Students
10. Coyote Creek Elementary School
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Douglas County School District No. Re 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 470 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.
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 Highlands Ranch, CO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Highlands Ranch, CO
How many schools are in Highlands Ranch, CO?
Highlands Ranch, CO has 38 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 25 elementary schools, serving 26,181 students in total.
How do schools in Highlands Ranch perform on state tests?
On average, 38 schools in Highlands Ranch score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Highlands Ranch greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Highlands Ranch?
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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- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Highlands Ranch
26 of 26 schools in Highlands Ranch carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 25B: 1
All 26 public schools we grade in Highlands Ranch. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (4)
- Highlands Ranch High School
- Mountain Vista High School
- Rock Canyon High School
- Thunderridge High School
Middle and junior high schools (3)
Elementary and primary schools (15)
- Arrowwood Elementary School
- Bear Canyon Elementary School
- Copper Mesa Elementary School
- Cougar Run Elementary School
- Coyote Creek Elementary School
- Eldorado Elementary School
- Fox Creek Elementary School
- Heritage Elementary School
- Northridge Elementary School
- Redstone Elementary School
- Saddle Ranch Elementary School
- Sand Creek Elementary School
- Stone Mountain Elementary
- Summit View Elementary School
- Trailblazer Elementary School
Other schools and academies (4)
Private schools (4)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.