For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,362 students in 80104, CO (there are 4 private schools, serving 403 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 80104, CO are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 80104, CO are Academy Charter School, Flagstone Elementary School and Douglas County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 80104 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 80104, CO have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best 80104, CO Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Academy Charter School
Magnet School
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: #22.
Flagstone Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 470 students
Rank: #33.
Douglas County High School
Magnet 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
| 1,758 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 381 students
Rank: #55.
World Compass Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2490 South Perry Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 814-5200
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 814-5200
Grades: PK-8
| 711 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Sage Canyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2420 Autumn Sage Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 433-0110
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 433-0110
Grades: K-5
| 570 students
Rank: #88.
Mesa Middle School
Magnet 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
| 957 students
Rank: #99.
Castle Rock Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 449 students
Rank: #1010.
South Ridge Elementary An Ib World School
Magnet 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
| 411 students
Rank: #1111.
Rock Ridge Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 475 students
Rank: #1212.
Daniel C Oakes High School--castle Rock
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
961 Plum Creek Blvd.
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-0650
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-0650
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
3950 Trail Boss Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 433-0025
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 433-0025
Grades: PK
| 119 students
80104, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ascent Classical Academy (Closed 2023)
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
Cloverleaf Home Education (Closed 2023)
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
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 80104, CO?
The top ranked public schools in 80104, CO include Academy Charter School, Flagstone Elementary School and Douglas County High School.
How many public schools are located in 80104?
13 public schools are located in 80104.
What percentage of students in 80104 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 80104 are educated in public schools (compared to the CO state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 80104?
80104 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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