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
FAQ — 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.