Schools in Castle Pines
Gated luxury and master-planned living in the Douglas County pines
School Districts
- Rock Canyon HS, A, #9 in CO (serves Castle Pines)
- DCS Montessori, highly rated charter
- American Academy, top-ranked charter K-8
Same DCSD as Castle Rock, Parker, Highlands Ranch. Rock Canyon HS is the primary draw.
Childcare & Pre-K
- Daycare Centers
- 10+ (HighPointe Academy, KinderCare, DCS Montessori)
- Avg Monthly Cost
- $1,300–$1,600
- Pre-K Availability
- Colorado Universal Preschool available; DCS Montessori charter
- After School
- Douglas County RE-1 B.A.S.E., community programs
- Summer Camps
- Limited locally, Castle Rock and Highlands Ranch offer broader options
- Library Branches
- Nearest Douglas County Libraries branch in Castle Rock or Lone Tree
Common QuestionsFAQ, Castle Pines
What are the school ratings in Castle Pines?
Castle Pines is served by Douglas County School District RE-1, rated A− by Niche. Rock Canyon HS (A, #9 in Colorado) is the primary high school serving Castle Pines. American Academy is a top-ranked K–8 charter school, and DCS Montessori is a highly rated charter option. Castle Pines shares the same DCSD district as Castle Rock, Parker, and Highlands Ranch. Note: verify enrollment eligibility by address.
What is the cost of living in Castle Pines?
Castle Pines’s cost of living index is approximately 143.6 (national average = 100), or about 44% above the national average, with a housing index around 244. The effective property tax rate is roughly 0.67% (Douglas County). Sales tax is 7.75% combined (state 2.9% + county 1% + city 3.75% + cultural district 0.1%). Colorado has a flat 4.4% state income tax.