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Douglas County Public Schools

Douglas County, Colorado

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

91

public schools

Total Enrollment

64,462

students

School Districts

1

district

Directory guide

How to use the Douglas County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Colorado; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Douglas County has one district entry in this county file: Douglas County School District No. Re 1. Use the table to compare schools, grade spans, and program flags within that district.

Community spread

School records are spread across 11 listed communities. HIGHLANDS RANCH has the most listed schools, with 26 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 61 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 21 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 21 charter, 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

19 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

91

in Douglas County

Reported Enrollment

64,462

91 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

21

23% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary61
Middle10
High16
Other4

1 School District in Douglas County

Douglas County School District No. Re 1

88 schools
62,341 students enrolled

91 Public Schools in Douglas County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 19 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 91 matching schools

American Academy

Douglas County School District No. Re 1

CASTLE PINES, 80108 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePK–8Charter2,559 students

Rock Canyon High School

Douglas County School District No. Re 1

HIGHLANDS RANCH, 80124 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,377 students

Mountain Vista High School

Douglas County School District No. Re 1

HIGHLANDS RANCH, 80126 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,259 students

Legend High School

Douglas County School District No. Re 1

PARKER, 80138 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,228 students

Chaparral High School

Douglas County School District No. Re 1

PARKER, 80138 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,009 students

Castle View High School

Douglas County School District No. Re 1

CASTLE ROCK, 80109 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,990 students

Thunderridge High School

Douglas County School District No. Re 1

HIGHLANDS RANCH, 80129 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,881 students

Douglas County High School

Douglas County School District No. Re 1

CASTLE ROCK, 80104 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,758 students

Highlands Ranch High School

Douglas County School District No. Re 1

HIGHLANDS RANCH, 80130 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,538 students

STEM School Highlands Ranch

Douglas County School District No. Re 1

HIGHLANDS RANCH, 80129 / Suburb: Large

ProfileKG–12Charter1,498 students

Ponderosa High School

Douglas County School District No. Re 1

PARKER, 80134 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,402 students

HOPE Online Learning Academy High School

Douglas County School District No. Re 1

ENGLEWOOD, 80112 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12Charter1,361 students

Skyview Academy

Douglas County School District No. Re 1

HIGHLANDS RANCH, 80124 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePK–12Charter1,273 students

Rocky Heights Middle School

Douglas County School District No. Re 1

LITTLETON, 80124 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,162 students

Cimarron Middle

Douglas County School District No. Re 1

PARKER, 80138 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,116 students

Leman Classical Academy

Douglas County School District No. Re 1

PARKER, 80134 / Rural: Fringe

ProfileKG–8Charter1,043 students

Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County

State Charter School Institute

PARKER, 80138 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12Charter1,004 students

Aspen View Academy

Douglas County School District No. Re 1

CASTLE ROCK, 80109 / Suburb: Large

ProfilePK–8Charter961 students

Mesa Middle School

Douglas County School District No. Re 1

CASTLE ROCK, 80104 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle957 students

Ben Franklin Academy

Douglas County School District No. Re 1

HIGHLANDS RANCH, 80129 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–8Charter893 students

Douglas County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Douglas County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Colorado. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Douglas County public school directory?

The directory lists 91 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Douglas County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Douglas County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Douglas County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 19 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Douglas County?

This county has one district entry in the current school file. Compare individual schools by grade range, enrollment, and program flags, then confirm local assignment rules with the district.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Douglas County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Douglas County Education OverviewCounty school score: 38/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.