Schools

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
Students in Douglas County consistently score above state and national norms in college entrance exams. Offering small class sizes, and an excellent curriculum, Douglas County schools also boasts one of the lowest drop-out rates in the State. In Castle Rock, three elementary schools operate on a traditional calendar and five elementary schools operate on a year round calendar. One middle school, two high schools and an alternative high school follow a traditional schedule. There are also two charter schools in the town and two private schools including Woodlands Academy and School of the Rock.

Elementary Schools in Douglas County, Colorado

Middle Schools in Douglas County, Colorado

High Schools in Douglas County, Colorado

PARKER SCHOOLS - K-12
Access to top-quality education is a key component that families consider when relocating to a community.  Parker is proud to be located within the Douglas County School District, one of the top-performing school districts in the entire state.   The Douglas County School District maintains one of the highest public school ratings in Colorado and the nation. Students' test scores are consistently higher than the state and national average, and while the number of students exceeds 50,000, the district strives to keep the student-to-teacher ration 26 to 1.  Ninety-five percent of seniors attending Chaparral and Ponderosa high schools receive their diplomas.  On average, 83% of those students pursue additional schooling at colleges and business or technical schools.

Parker Public Schools include:
LINK TO MAP (in PDF) OF PARKER AREA SCHOOLS

Cherokee Trail Elementary
Frontier Valley Elementary
Iron Horse Elementary
Legacy Point Elementary
Mammoth Heights Elementary
Mountain View Elementary
Northeast Elementary
Pine Grove Elementary
Pine Lane Primary
Pine Lane Intermediate
Pioneer Elementary
Prairie Crossing Elementary
Renaissance Magnet School
Cimmarron Middle School
Sagewood MIddle School
Sierra Middle School

Chaparral High School
Legend High School
Ponderosa High School

Parker Alternative Schools Include:
Daniel C. Oakes High School
Renaissance Expeditionary Learning/Outward Bound Magnet School
 Parker Charter Schools Include:
Challenge to Excellence (K-8)
Core Knowledge Charter (K-8)
Advanced Education 
For businesses, the opportunity for professional development and special training programs is also an important consideration.  Parker's educational opportunities for students of all ages meet the expectations for both.

University Center at Chaparral is a cooperative effort among the Douglas County School District, the Southeast Business Partnership, and three Denver-area colleges, and gives Douglas County and Parker residents a convenient alternative for education.  High school students and college students alike can sign up for classes and receive college credits through the University of Colorado - Denver, Arapahoe Community College, and the University of Denver.

Through their five-way partnership, they have brought university-level programs to local teachers and students.  Designers of the 21,000 square-foot facility installed computerized electronic chalkboards called "smart boards" and interactive computer systems allowing instructors and students to share screens.

Seminar and conference rooms have built-in data projectors, VCRs, screens, whiteboards, surround-sound, Internet access, and podiums with wired microphones.  The rooms are laptop- or computer-compatible, and networked to T-1 data lines.  A computer training lab is also on site.

The $2.8 million center received high marks from both teachers and students - convenience, technology, and atmosphere being the most highly-noted perks.