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the art of getting smart.

If you have kids, you’re probably thinking about schools as much as you are homes. Maybe even more. The Canyons has earned a stellar report card with our many young families, thanks to its location in the high-achieving Douglas County School District. 

Meet their future alma maters.

The Douglas County School District boasts a 92.2% graduation rate, far surpassing Colorado’s average. And it nearly doubles the state’s average of teachers deemed “highly qualified.” What’s not to love about that? Children in The Canyons attend Timber Trail Elementary School, Rocky Heights Middle School and Rock Canyon High School. (Details on each below.) Private and charter schools are also close by.

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Timber Trail Elementary School

A K-5 school with an onsite preschool program, Timber Trail is a recipient of the John Irwin Award for academic excellence and the Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award for growth. Timber Trail prides itself on Project Based Learning, a hands-on, collaborative approach that applies academic skills across subjects like science, social studies and literacy to solve real-world problems. Enrichment opportunities include Spanish, Art Club, Choir, KidStage, Scratch Coding Club, Battle of the Books, Mad Science and more.

Go Timber Wolves

Rocky Heights Middle School

Rocky Heights offers grade 6-8 students innovative, project-based learning and diverse elective courses—including technology, art, and media production—while supporting specialized programs such as gifted education. Students can participate in extracurriculars from volleyball and wrestling to robotics and math to drama, band and orchestra. Another winner of the John Irwin Award for academic excellence, the school balances high academic standards, innovative teaching, and a fun, inclusive environment.

Go Night Hawks

Rock Canyon High School

At Rock Canyon High School, grade 9-12 students enjoy award-winning opportunities that support both academic and personal growth. The school provides a strong academic program with honors, Advanced Placement (30+ AP courses), career and technical education, and concurrent enrollment options that allow students to earn college credit. Students can get involved in more than 60 clubs and activities, along with extensive athletics programs.

Go Jaguars

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The Canyons is conveniently located right off of I-25 at exit 188 in Castle Pines. How can a place be so close to everything, but feel absolutely, calmly removed at the same time? Well that you have to experience once you get here.

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