Best elementary schools in Douglas County School District No. Re 1 (2025)
Schools classified as elementary by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 60 schools in Douglas County School District No. Re 1, Colorado. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Colorado.
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- 189Parker Core KnowledgeParker · Charter Elementary83% Math proficiency · 705 students
- 284Platte River Charter AcademyHighlands Ranch · Charter Elementary66% Math proficiency · 475 students
- 384Redstone Elementary SchoolHighlands Ranch · Public Elementary70% Math proficiency · 398 students
- 481Stone Mountain ElementaryHighlands Ranch · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 452 students
- 580Wildcat Mountain Elementary SchoolLittleton · Public Elementary68% Math proficiency · 423 students
- 678Northridge Elementary SchoolHighlands Ranch · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 560 students
- 778Summit View Elementary SchoolHighlands Ranch · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 350 students
- 877Buffalo Ridge Elementary SchoolCastle Rock · Public Elementary64% Math proficiency · 524 students
- 977Coyote Creek Elementary SchoolHighlands Ranch · Public Elementary63% Math proficiency · 506 students
- 1077Heritage Elementary SchoolHighlands Ranch · Public Elementary56% Math proficiency · 377 students
- 1177Challenge to Excellence Charter SchoolParker · Charter Elementary68% Math proficiency · 551 students
- 1277Eldorado Elementary SchoolHighlands Ranch · Public Elementary55% Math proficiency · 377 students
- 1376Timber Trail Elementary SchoolCastle Rock · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 380 students
- 1475Lone Tree ElementaryLone Tree · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 392 students
- 1575Ben Franklin AcademyHighlands Ranch · Charter Elementary60% Math proficiency · 956 students
- 1673Gold Rush ElementaryParker · Public Elementary64% Math proficiency · 639 students
- 1772Academy Charter SchoolCastle Rock · Charter Elementary53% Math proficiency · 581 students
- 1872Bear Canyon Elementary SchoolHighlands Ranch · Public Elementary54% Math proficiency · 368 students
- 1971American AcademyCastle Pines · Charter Elementary58% Math proficiency · 2,803 students
- 2071Saddle Ranch Elementary SchoolHighlands Ranch · Public Elementary56% Math proficiency · 355 students
- 2171North Star AcademyParker · Charter Elementary54% Math proficiency · 684 students
- 2270Cougar Run Elementary SchoolHighlands Ranch · Public Elementary55% Math proficiency · 392 students
- 2369Fox Creek Elementary SchoolHighlands Ranch · Public Elementary53% Math proficiency · 436 students
- 2469Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound SchoolCastle Rock · Public Elementary55% Math proficiency · 361 students
- 2568Roxborough Elementary SchoolLittleton · Public Elementary13.9% Free/reduced-price lunch · 368 students
- 2667Pine Grove Elementary SchoolParker · Public Elementary44% Math proficiency · 480 students
- 2766Mountain View Elementary SchoolParker · Public Elementary16.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 324 students
- 2866Sand Creek Elementary SchoolHighlands Ranch · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 322 students
- 2965Eagle Ridge Elementary SchoolLone Tree · Public Elementary50% Math proficiency · 571 students
- 3065Franktown Elementary SchoolFranktown · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 354 students
- 3162Copper Mesa Elementary SchoolHighlands Ranch · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 306 students
- 3262Iron Horse Elementary SchoolParker · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 430 students
- 3362Trailblazer Elementary SchoolHighlands Ranch · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 330 students
- 3459Prairie Crossing Elementary SchoolParker · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 612 students
- 3558Cherokee Trail Elementary SchoolParker · Public Elementary44% Math proficiency · 553 students
- 3658Aspen View AcademyCastle Rock · Charter Elementary40% Math proficiency · 1,018 students
- 3758Pioneer Elementary SchoolParker · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 449 students
- 3856Leman Classical AcademyParker · Charter Elementary48% Math proficiency · 1,390 students
- 3956Arrowwood Elementary SchoolHighlands Ranch · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 390 students
- 4056DC Montessori Charter SchoolCastle Rock · Charter Elementary39% Math proficiency · 547 students
- 4155Clear Sky ElementaryCastle Rock · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 627 students
- 4255Soaring Hawk Elementary SchoolCastle Rock · Public Elementary33% Math proficiency · 431 students
- 4354Larkspur Elementary SchoolLarkspur · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 161 students
- 4454Meadow View Elementary SchoolCastle Rock · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 508 students
- 4554Frontier Valley Elementary SchoolParker · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 369 students
- 4653Roxborough IntermediateLittleton · Public Elementary40% Math proficiency · 430 students
- 4752Acres Green Elementary SchoolLittleton · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 341 students
- 4852Flagstone Elementary SchoolCastle Rock · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 496 students
- 4951Mammoth Heights ElementaryParker · Public Elementary36% Math proficiency · 598 students
- 5051Legacy Point Elementary SchoolParker · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 499 students
- 5150Global Village Academy - Douglas CountyParker · Charter Elementary22% Math proficiency · 450 students
- 5250Sage Canyon ElementaryCastle Rock · Public Elementary33% Math proficiency · 552 students
- 5350World Compass AcademyCastle Rock · Charter Elementary36% Math proficiency · 791 students
- 5447Pine Lane ElementaryParker · Public Elementary33% Math proficiency · 744 students
- 5547Parker Performing ArtsEnglewood · Charter Elementary31% Math proficiency · 638 students
- 5647Northeast Elementary SchoolParker · Public Elementary29% Math proficiency · 329 students
- 5743Castle Rock Elementary SchoolCastle Rock · Public Elementary30% Math proficiency · 440 students
- 5842Rock Ridge Elementary SchoolCastle Rock · Public Elementary31% Math proficiency · 449 students
- 5936Sedalia Elementary SchoolSedalia · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 212 students
- 6032South Ridge Elementary An IB World SchoolCastle Rock · Public Elementary21% Math proficiency · 371 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parker Core Knowledge Parker · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 88.6 Top 5% | 83% Math proficiency | 705 |
| 2 | Platte River Charter Academy Highlands Ranch · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 83.5 Top 10% | 66% Math proficiency | 475 |
| 3 | Redstone Elementary School Highlands Ranch · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 83.5 Top 10% | 70% Math proficiency | 398 |
| 4 | Stone Mountain Elementary Highlands Ranch · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 81.2 Top 10% | 69% Math proficiency | 452 |
| 5 | Wildcat Mountain Elementary School Littleton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 79.8 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 423 |
| 6 | Northridge Elementary School Highlands Ranch · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 78.0 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 560 |
| 7 | Summit View Elementary School Highlands Ranch · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 77.6 Top 25% | 59% Math proficiency | 350 |
| 8 | Buffalo Ridge Elementary School Castle Rock · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 76.6 Top 25% | 64% Math proficiency | 524 |
| 9 | Coyote Creek Elementary School Highlands Ranch · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 76.6 Top 25% | 63% Math proficiency | 506 |
| 10 | Heritage Elementary School Highlands Ranch · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 76.6 Top 25% | 56% Math proficiency | 377 |
| 11 | Challenge to Excellence Charter School Parker · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 76.5 Top 25% | 68% Math proficiency | 551 |
| 12 | Eldorado Elementary School Highlands Ranch · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 76.5 Top 25% | 55% Math proficiency | 377 |
| 13 | Timber Trail Elementary School Castle Rock · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 76.0 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 380 |
| 14 | Lone Tree Elementary Lone Tree · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 75.2 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 392 |
| 15 | Ben Franklin Academy Highlands Ranch · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 74.6 Top 25% | 60% Math proficiency | 956 |
| 16 | Gold Rush Elementary Parker · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 73.1 Top 25% | 64% Math proficiency | 639 |
| 17 | Academy Charter School Castle Rock · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 72.0 Top 25% | 53% Math proficiency | 581 |
| 18 | Bear Canyon Elementary School Highlands Ranch · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 72.0 Top 25% | 54% Math proficiency | 368 |
| 19 | American Academy Castle Pines · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 71.0 Top 25% | 58% Math proficiency | 2,803 |
| 20 | Saddle Ranch Elementary School Highlands Ranch · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 70.8 Top 25% | 56% Math proficiency | 355 |
| 21 | North Star Academy Parker · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 70.7 Top 25% | 54% Math proficiency | 684 |
| 22 | Cougar Run Elementary School Highlands Ranch · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 70.2 Top 25% | 55% Math proficiency | 392 |
| 23 | Fox Creek Elementary School Highlands Ranch · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 68.6 Top 25% | 53% Math proficiency | 436 |
| 24 | Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School Castle Rock · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 68.5 Top 25% | 55% Math proficiency | 361 |
| 25 | Roxborough Elementary School Littleton · Elementary · Grades PK–2 | Public | 68.2 Top 25% | 13.9% Free/reduced-price lunch | 368 |
| 26 | Pine Grove Elementary School Parker · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 67.1 Top 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 480 |
| 27 | Mountain View Elementary School Parker · Elementary · Grades PK–2 | Public | 66.0 Top 50% | 16.4% Free/reduced-price lunch | 324 |
| 28 | Sand Creek Elementary School Highlands Ranch · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 65.6 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 322 |
| 29 | Eagle Ridge Elementary School Lone Tree · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 65.2 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 571 |
| 30 | Franktown Elementary School Franktown · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 64.8 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 354 |
| 31 | Copper Mesa Elementary School Highlands Ranch · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 62.3 Top 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 306 |
| 32 | Iron Horse Elementary School Parker · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 61.7 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 430 |
| 33 | Trailblazer Elementary School Highlands Ranch · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 61.7 Top 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 330 |
| 34 | Prairie Crossing Elementary School Parker · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 58.9 Top 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 612 |
| 35 | Cherokee Trail Elementary School Parker · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 58.3 Top 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 553 |
| 36 | Aspen View Academy Castle Rock · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 57.7 Top 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 1,018 |
| 37 | Pioneer Elementary School Parker · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 57.7 Top 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 449 |
| 38 | Leman Classical Academy Parker · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 56.3 Top 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 1,390 |
| 39 | Arrowwood Elementary School Highlands Ranch · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 55.9 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 390 |
| 40 | DC Montessori Charter School Castle Rock · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 55.9 Top 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 547 |
| 41 | Clear Sky Elementary Castle Rock · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 55.3 Top 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 627 |
| 42 | Soaring Hawk Elementary School Castle Rock · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 54.6 Top 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 431 |
| 43 | Larkspur Elementary School Larkspur · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 54.1 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 161 |
| 44 | Meadow View Elementary School Castle Rock · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 54.1 Top 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 508 |
| 45 | Frontier Valley Elementary School Parker · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 53.8 Top 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 369 |
| 46 | Roxborough Intermediate Littleton · Elementary · Grades 3–6 | Public | 53.3 Top 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 430 |
| 47 | Acres Green Elementary School Littleton · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 51.7 Top 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 341 |
| 48 | Flagstone Elementary School Castle Rock · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 51.6 Top 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 496 |
| 49 | Mammoth Heights Elementary Parker · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 51.0 Top 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 598 |
| 50 | Legacy Point Elementary School Parker · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 50.6 Top 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 499 |
| 51 | Global Village Academy - Douglas County Parker · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Charter | 50.4 Top 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 450 |
| 52 | Sage Canyon Elementary Castle Rock · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 49.9 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 552 |
| 53 | World Compass Academy Castle Rock · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 49.5 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 791 |
| 54 | Pine Lane Elementary Parker · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 47.4 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 744 |
| 55 | Parker Performing Arts Englewood · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 47.1 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 638 |
| 56 | Northeast Elementary School Parker · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 46.5 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 329 |
| 57 | Castle Rock Elementary School Castle Rock · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 43.4 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 440 |
| 58 | Rock Ridge Elementary School Castle Rock · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 41.8 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 449 |
| 59 | Sedalia Elementary School Sedalia · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 36.2 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 212 |
| 60 | South Ridge Elementary An IB World School Castle Rock · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 31.9 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 371 |
Parker Core Knowledge in Parker leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Douglas County School District No. Re 1 with a Success Index (US) of 88.6. Of the 60 schools shown, 47 are public, 13 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Colorado elementary schools rankings, every school on the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best elementary school in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Parker Core Knowledge in Parker, Colorado ranks first among elementary schools in Douglas County School District No. Re 1 with a Success Index (US) of 88.6 out of 100 (Enrollment: 705).
How are elementary schools in Douglas County School District No. Re 1 ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.