For the 2024 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 16,912 students in Castle Rock, CO (there are 8 private schools, serving 528 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Castle Rock, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Castle Rock, CO are Timber Trail Elementary School, Buffalo Ridge Elementary School and Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Castle Rock, CO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Castle Rock have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Castle Rock, CO (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Timber Trail Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
690 West Castle Pines Parkway
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(303) 387-5700
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(303) 387-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7075 North Shoreham Drive
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(303) 387-5575
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(303) 387-5575
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #33.
Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1551 Prairie Hawk Drive
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 660-4881
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 660-4881
Grades: PK-8
| 582 students
Rank: #44.
Flagstone Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
104 Lovington Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-5225
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-5225
Grades: PK-6
| 432 students
Rank: #55.
American Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6971 Mira Vista Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 292-5200
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 292-5200
Grades: PK-8
| 2,556 students
Rank: #66.
Douglas County High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2842 Front Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-1000
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,820 students
Rank: #77.
Soaring Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4665 Tanglevine Drive
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 387-5260
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 387-5260
Grades: PK-6
| 467 students
Rank: #88.
Castle View High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5254 North Meadows Dr
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 387-9000
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 387-9000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,136 students
Rank: #99.
Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3960 Trailboss Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-8000
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-8000
Grades: K-6
| 389 students
Rank: #1010.
World Compass Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2400 South Perry Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 814-5200
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 814-5200
Grades: PK-8
| 678 students
Rank: #1111.
Renaissance Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3954 Trail Boss Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 689-6120
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 689-6120
Grades: 6-12
| 330 students
Rank: #1212.
Aspen View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2131 Low Meadow Blvd
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 733-3436
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 733-3436
Grades: PK-8
| 930 students
Rank: #1313.
Castle Rock Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2575 Meadows Boulevard
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 387-1300
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 387-1300
Grades: 7-8
| 741 students
Rank: #1414.
Clear Sky Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1470 Clear Sky Way
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 387-5900
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 387-5900
Grades: PK-6
| 682 students
Rank: #1515.
Dc Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
311 East Castle Pines Parkway
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(303) 387-5626
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(303) 387-5626
Grades: PK-8
| 498 students
Rank: #1616.
Sage Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2420 Autumn Sage Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 913-9419
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 913-9419
Grades: K-5
| 584 students
Rank: #1717.
Mesa Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
365 Mitchell Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-4750
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-4750
Grades: 6-8
| 998 students
Rank: #1818.
Meadow View Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3700 Butterfield Crossing
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 387-5425
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 387-5425
Grades: PK-6
| 514 students
Rank: #1919.
Castle Rock Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1103 Canyon Drive
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-5000
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-5000
Grades: PK-6
| 400 students
Rank: #2020.
South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 South Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-5075
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-5075
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #2121.
Rock Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 North Heritage Road
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-5150
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-5150
Grades: PK-6
| 469 students
Rank: #2222.
Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15 South Gilbert Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-0650
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-0650
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cloverleaf Home Education
Alternative School
312 Cantril Street Ste 101
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-0100
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-0100
Grades: K-12
| 201 students
Rank: n/an/a
Colorado Early Colleges Castle Rock Elementary School
Charter School
3565 Celestial Ave
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 439-4300
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 439-4300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
3950 Trail Boss Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 433-0025
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 433-0025
Grades: PK
| 95 students
Castle Rock, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ascent Classical Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3558 Celestial Avenue
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-9506
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-9506
Grades: K-11
| n/a students
801 South Perry Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-9465
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-9465
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Castle Rock, CO?
The top ranked public schools in Castle Rock, CO include Timber Trail Elementary School, Buffalo Ridge Elementary School and Academy Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Castle Rock, CO?
26 public schools are located in Castle Rock, CO.
What percentage of students in Castle Rock, CO go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Castle Rock, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Castle Rock, CO?
Castle Rock, CO public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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