| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County School District RE-1 | Castle Rock | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 62,341 | 88 | PK–12 | 14 |
How Douglas County compares
It enrolls 62,341 students across 88 schools. Its rating of 10/10 is above the Colorado average of 5.6/10.
School Districts in Douglas County, Colorado
Douglas County has 1 public school district covering 14 zip codes. The top-rated district in Douglas County is Douglas County School District RE-1 (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (CMAS 2025), ranked against all districts in Colorado. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Douglas County, CO?
1 school district serves zip codes in Douglas County, CO. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Douglas County, CO?
Of the districts serving Douglas County, Douglas County School District RE-1 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 95th percentile among Colorado school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Colorado reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Colorado and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Colorado only, never across state lines.