Total enrollment
63,534
-645 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
Douglas County
Colorado · Public K-12
From the largest high school to the smallest elementary school, Douglas County's 92 public schools collectively enroll about 63,841 K-12 students, with Douglas County School District No. Re 1 the heaviest district by enrollment. That works out to 62 elementary, 10 middle, and 17 high schools.
4-year change in Douglas County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
91
+1 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Douglas County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Colorado | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 53.8% | #1 of 34 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 63,841 | #6 of 41 | #168 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 92 | #7 of 41 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.7:1 | #38 of 41 | #2,410 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 17.8% | #41 of 41 | #2,514 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 51.2% | #21 of 40 | #1,043 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Douglas County school rankings
Residents
377,150
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
92
2 districts
Enrollment
63,841
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$149,594
Above Colorado avg
Free/reduced lunch
17.9%
Below Colorado avg
Elementary
62
32,060 students
Middle
10
7,760 students
High
17
20,417 students
Combined / other
3
3,604 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Douglas County School District No. Re 1
61,550 students · 2 districts in Douglas County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Douglas County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
62.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.6%
civilian labor
Median age
40
23.4% under 18
Test scores in Douglas County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 71 schools ranked. Colorado state average: 44.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Parker Core Knowledge· 88.0%
- Redstone Elementary School· 83.3%
- Stone Mountain Elementary· 81.2%
- Heritage Elementary School· 81.1%
- North Star Academy· 81.1%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Castle Pines | Elementary | PK-08 | 2,803 | · |
| Rock Canyon High School | Highlands Ranch | High | 09-12 | 2,325 | · |
| Legend High School | Parker | High | 09-12 | 2,206 | · |
| Mountain Vista High School | Highlands Ranch | High | 09-12 | 2,169 | · |
| Chaparral High School | Parker | High | 09-12 | 2,007 | · |
| Castle View High School | Castle Rock | High | 09-12 | 1,938 | · |
| Thunderridge High School | Highlands Ranch | High | 09-12 | 1,820 | · |
| Douglas County High School | Castle Rock | High | 09-12 | 1,659 | · |
| Ponderosa High School | Parker | High | 09-12 | 1,406 | · |
| STEM School Highlands Ranch | Highlands Ranch | Combined | KG-12 | 1,394 | · |
| Leman Classical Academy | Parker | Elementary | KG-08 | 1,390 | · |
| Skyview Academy | Highlands Ranch | Combined | PK-12 | 1,358 | · |
| Highlands Ranch High School | Highlands Ranch | High | 09-12 | 1,323 | · |
| HOPE ONLINE LEARNING ACADEMY CO-OP | Englewood | High | 06-12 | 1,307 | · |
| Rocky Heights Middle School | Littleton | Middle | 06-08 | 1,129 | · |
| Cimarron Middle | Parker | Middle | 06-08 | 1,052 | · |
| Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County | Englewood | High | 09-12 | 1,035 | · |
| Aspen View Academy | Castle Rock | Elementary | PK-08 | 1,018 | · |
| Ben Franklin Academy | Highlands Ranch | Elementary | PK-08 | 956 | · |
| Ascent Classical Academy of Douglas County | Lone Tree | Combined | KG-12 | 852 | · |
| Mesa Middle School | Castle Rock | Middle | 06-08 | 852 | · |
| Ranch View Middle School | Highlands Ranch | Middle | 07-08 | 829 | · |
| Sagewood Middle School | Parker | Middle | 06-08 | 816 | · |
| Sierra Middle School | Parker | Middle | 07-08 | 805 | · |
| World Compass Academy | Castle Rock | Elementary | PK-08 | 791 | · |
| Mountain Ridge Middle School | Highlands Ranch | Middle | 07-08 | 752 | · |
| Pine Lane Elementary | Parker | Elementary | PK-06 | 744 | · |
| Parker Core Knowledge | Parker | Elementary | KG-08 | 705 | · |
| North Star Academy | Parker | Elementary | KG-08 | 684 | · |
| Castle Rock Middle School | Castle Rock | Middle | 07-08 | 660 | · |
| Gold Rush Elementary | Parker | Elementary | PK-05 | 639 | · |
| Parker Performing Arts | Englewood | Elementary | KG-08 | 638 | · |
| Clear Sky Elementary | Castle Rock | Elementary | PK-06 | 627 | · |
| Prairie Crossing Elementary School | Parker | Elementary | PK-06 | 612 | · |
| Mammoth Heights Elementary | Parker | Elementary | PK-06 | 598 | · |
| Academy Charter School | Castle Rock | Elementary | PK-08 | 581 | · |
| Eagle Ridge Elementary School | Lone Tree | Elementary | PK-06 | 571 | · |
| Northridge Elementary School | Highlands Ranch | Elementary | PK-06 | 560 | · |
| Cresthill Middle School | Highlands Ranch | Middle | 07-08 | 558 | · |
| Cherokee Trail Elementary School | Parker | Elementary | PK-06 | 553 | · |
| Sage Canyon Elementary | Castle Rock | Elementary | PK-06 | 552 | · |
| Challenge to Excellence Charter School | Parker | Elementary | KG-08 | 551 | · |
| DC Montessori Charter School | Castle Rock | Elementary | PK-08 | 547 | · |
| Buffalo Ridge Elementary School | Castle Rock | Elementary | PK-05 | 524 | · |
| Meadow View Elementary School | Castle Rock | Elementary | PK-06 | 508 | · |
| Coyote Creek Elementary School | Highlands Ranch | Elementary | PK-06 | 506 | · |
| Legacy Point Elementary School | Parker | Elementary | PK-05 | 499 | · |
| Flagstone Elementary School | Castle Rock | Elementary | PK-06 | 496 | · |
| Pine Grove Elementary School | Parker | Elementary | PK-06 | 480 | · |
| Platte River Charter Academy | Highlands Ranch | Elementary | PK-08 | 475 | · |
| Stone Mountain Elementary | Highlands Ranch | Elementary | PK-06 | 452 | · |
| Global Village Academy - Douglas County | Parker | Elementary | KG-06 | 450 | · |
| Pioneer Elementary School | Parker | Elementary | PK-05 | 449 | · |
| Rock Ridge Elementary School | Castle Rock | Elementary | PK-06 | 449 | · |
| Renaissance Secondary School | Castle Rock | High | 06-12 | 441 | · |
| Castle Rock Elementary School | Castle Rock | Elementary | PK-06 | 440 | · |
| Fox Creek Elementary School | Highlands Ranch | Elementary | PK-06 | 436 | · |
| Soaring Hawk Elementary School | Castle Rock | Elementary | PK-06 | 431 | · |
| Iron Horse Elementary School | Parker | Elementary | PK-05 | 430 | · |
| Roxborough Intermediate | Littleton | Elementary | 03-06 | 430 | · |
| Wildcat Mountain Elementary School | Littleton | Elementary | PK-05 | 423 | · |
| Colorado Early Colleges Online Campus | Englewood | High | 06-12 | 404 | · |
| Redstone Elementary School | Highlands Ranch | Elementary | PK-06 | 398 | · |
| Cougar Run Elementary School | Highlands Ranch | Elementary | KG-06 | 392 | · |
| Lone Tree Elementary | Lone Tree | Elementary | PK-06 | 392 | · |
| Arrowwood Elementary School | Highlands Ranch | Elementary | PK-06 | 390 | · |
| Timber Trail Elementary School | Castle Rock | Elementary | PK-05 | 380 | · |
| Eldorado Elementary School | Highlands Ranch | Elementary | PK-06 | 377 | · |
| Heritage Elementary School | Highlands Ranch | Elementary | PK-06 | 377 | · |
| South Ridge Elementary An IB World School | Castle Rock | Elementary | KG-05 | 371 | · |
| Frontier Valley Elementary School | Parker | Elementary | PK-05 | 369 | · |
| Bear Canyon Elementary School | Highlands Ranch | Elementary | PK-06 | 368 | · |
| Roxborough Elementary School | Littleton | Elementary | PK-02 | 368 | · |
| Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School | Castle Rock | Elementary | KG-06 | 361 | · |
| Saddle Ranch Elementary School | Highlands Ranch | Elementary | PK-06 | 355 | · |
| Franktown Elementary School | Franktown | Elementary | PK-05 | 354 | · |
| Summit View Elementary School | Highlands Ranch | Elementary | PK-06 | 350 | · |
| Acres Green Elementary School | Littleton | Elementary | PK-06 | 341 | · |
| Trailblazer Elementary School | Highlands Ranch | Elementary | PK-06 | 330 | · |
| Northeast Elementary School | Parker | Elementary | 03-05 | 329 | · |
| Mountain View Elementary School | Parker | Elementary | PK-02 | 324 | · |
| Sand Creek Elementary School | Highlands Ranch | Elementary | PK-06 | 322 | · |
| HOPE Online Learning Academy Middle School | Englewood | Middle | 06-08 | 307 | · |
| Copper Mesa Elementary School | Highlands Ranch | Elementary | PK-06 | 306 | · |
| Sedalia Elementary School | Sedalia | Elementary | PK-06 | 212 | · |
| Larkspur Elementary School | Larkspur | Elementary | KG-06 | 161 | · |
| Eagle Academy | Lone Tree | High | 09-12 | 115 | · |
| Daniel C Oakes High School--Castle Rock | Castle Rock | High | 09-12 | 113 | · |
| Early Childhood Center | Castle Rock | Elementary | PK-PK | 110 | · |
| Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship | Parker | High | 09-12 | 88 | · |
| eDCSD | Englewood | High | 09-12 | 61 | · |
| Cherry Valley Elementary School | Franktown | Elementary | KG-06 | 25 | · |
Cities in Douglas County
About Douglas County
Across the sizable Colorado county of Douglas County of about 377,150 residents, the public-school footprint covers 92 schools and about 63,841 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $149,594, about 62% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 3%. That income level is 93% meaningfully above the Colorado median.
In terms of grade levels, Douglas County spans 62 elementary schools (32,060 students), 10 middle schools (7,760), 17 high schools (20,417), and 3 combined or other schools.
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 61,550 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 64,179 students in SY 2020-21 versus 63,534 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 90 to 91 across the same 4-year window.
On this page, the community for Douglas County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data