For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public preschools serving 10,004 students in Castle Rock, CO.
The top ranked public preschools in Castle Rock, CO are Timber Trail Elementary School, Buffalo Ridge Elementary School and Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Castle Rock, CO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Colorado public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Castle Rock have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschool average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Castle Rock, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Timber Trail Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
690 West Castle Pines Parkway
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(303) 387-5700
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(303) 387-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7075 North Shoreham Drive
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(303) 387-5575
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(303) 387-5575
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #33.
Academy 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: #44.
Flagstone Elementary 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
| 486 students
Rank: #55.
American Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6971 Mira Vista Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 292-5200
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 292-5200
Grades: PK-8
| 2,579 students
Rank: #66.
Soaring Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4665 Tanglevine Drive
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 387-5825
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 387-5825
Grades: PK-6
| 440 students
Rank: #77.
World Compass Academy
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
| 740 students
Rank: #88.
Aspen View Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2131 Low Meadow Blvd
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 733-3436
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(720) 733-3436
Grades: PK-8
| 973 students
Rank: #99.
Clear Sky Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1470 Clear Sky Way
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 387-5900
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 387-5900
Grades: PK-6
| 683 students
Rank: #1010.
Dc Montessori Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
311 East Castle Pines Parkway
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 531-3311
Castle Rock, CO 80108
(720) 531-3311
Grades: PK-8
| 546 students
Rank: #1111.
Sage Canyon Elementary 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: PK-6
| 556 students
Rank: #1212.
Meadow View Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3700 Butterfield Crossing
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 387-5425
Castle Rock, CO 80109
(303) 387-5425
Grades: PK-6
| 497 students
Rank: #1313.
Castle Rock Elementary 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
| 450 students
Rank: #1414.
Rock Ridge Elementary 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
| 466 students
Rank: n/an/a
3950 Trail Boss Lane
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 433-0025
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(720) 433-0025
Grades: PK
| 107 students
Castle Rock, Colorado Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3558 Celestial Avenue
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-9506
Castle Rock, CO 80104
(303) 387-9506
Grades: K-11
| n/a 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 preschools in Castle Rock, CO?
The top ranked public preschools in Castle Rock, CO include Timber Trail Elementary School, Buffalo Ridge Elementary School and Academy Charter School.
How many public preschools are located in Castle Rock?
16 public preschools are located in Castle Rock.
What is the racial composition of students in Castle Rock?
Castle Rock public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public preschools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Castle Rock are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Castle Rock include: Rock Ridge Elementary School vs. Flagstone Elementary School, Timber Trail Elementary School vs. Buffalo Ridge Elementary School, Meadow View Elementary School vs. Soaring Hawk Elementary School
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