Schools in Lone Tree
Light rail, Park Meadows, and RidgeGate — the south metro's urban-suburban pivot
Education
School Districts
A-
Douglas County School District RE-1
#5 in Colorado
- Lone Tree Elementary — Gifted & Talented magnet, top 5% in CO
- Rock Canyon HS — A, #9 public HS in CO
- STEM School Highlands Ranch — #9 nationally (US News)
- Cresthill Middle School — A-
Most of Lone Tree feeds Rock Canyon HS. Northern neighborhoods may feed Highlands Ranch HS. Verify enrollment by address.
Early Education
Childcare & Pre-K
- Daycare Centers
- 19 centers (New Horizon Academy, Kiddie Academy, KinderCare)
- Avg Monthly Cost
- $918–$1,009/mo
- Pre-K Availability
- Colorado Universal Preschool available
- After School
- Douglas County RE-1 B.A.S.E., multiple center-based programs
- Library Branches
- Douglas County Libraries — Lone Tree Branch (25,000 sqft, 10055 Library Way)
Context
Community Demographics
- Median Household Income
- $124,000
Common Questions
FAQ — Lone Tree
What schools and school districts serve Lone Tree?
Lone Tree is served by Douglas County School District RE-1, rated A- by Niche and ranked #5 in Colorado. Key schools include Lone Tree Elementary (Gifted & Talented magnet, top 5% in CO), Cresthill Middle School (A-), and Rock Canyon High School (A, #9 public HS in CO). STEM School Highlands Ranch is a tuition-free charter ranked #9 nationally by US News. Enrollment depends on home address — most of Lone Tree feeds Rock Canyon HS, but northern areas may feed Highlands Ranch HS. Verify by address with DCSD.