Public schools in Parker, CO
26 open public schools with an address in Parker, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
26
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
18,641
26 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Colorado median 15.4:1
Charter schools
5
0 virtual
An overview of Parker public schools
The federal directory lists 26 public schools in Parker, CO: 18 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 26 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 18,641 students, an average of 717 per school. The largest campus is Legend High School (2,206 students), and the largest elementary school is Leman Classical Academy (1,390).
Douglas County School District No. Re 1 operates the most schools here (24), and 2 regular districts have at least one Parker campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.5:1, higher than the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 5 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 18% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Parker
Elementary schools in Parker
18| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenge to Excellence Charter School Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Charter | KG–08 | 551 | 18.4:1 | |
| Cherokee Trail Elementary School Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | PK–06 | 553 | 14.9:1 | |
| Frontier Valley Elementary School Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | PK–05 | 369 | 15.1:1 | |
| Global Village Academy - Douglas County Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Charter | KG–07 | 450 | 16:1 | |
| Gold Rush Elementary Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | PK–05 | 639 | 18.5:1 | |
| Iron Horse Elementary School Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | PK–05 | 430 | 15.6:1 | |
| Legacy Point Elementary School Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | PK–05 | 499 | 15.1:1 | |
| Leman Classical Academy Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Charter | PK–08 | 1,390 | 20.1:1 | |
| Mammoth Heights Elementary Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | PK–06 | 598 | 15.6:1 | |
| Mountain View Elementary School Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | PK–02 | 324 | 17.5:1 | |
| North Star Academy Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Charter | PK–08 | 684 | 19:1 | |
| Northeast Elementary School Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | 03–05 | 329 | 16.5:1 | |
| Parker Core Knowledge Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Charter | PK–08 | 705 | 15.7:1 | |
| Pine Grove Elementary School Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | PK–06 | 480 | 14.8:1 | |
| Pine Lane Elementary Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | PK–06 | 744 | 14.2:1 | |
| Pioneer Elementary School Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | PK–05 | 449 | 14.8:1 | |
| Prairie Crossing Elementary School Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | PK–06 | 612 | 17.2:1 | |
| Singing Hills Elementary School Elizabeth School District | KG–05 | 383 | 16.4:1 |
Middle schools in Parker
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cimarron Middle Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | 06–08 | 1,052 | 18.9:1 | |
| Sagewood Middle School Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | 06–08 | 816 | 16.7:1 | |
| Sierra Middle School Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | 07–08 | 805 | 15.9:1 |
High schools in Parker
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaparral High School Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | 09–12 | 2,007 | 21.5:1 | |
| Legend High School Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | 09–12 | 2,206 | 23.2:1 | |
| Ponderosa High School Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | 09–12 | 1,406 | 20.3:1 | |
| Venture Academy of Leadership and Entrepreneurship Douglas County School District No. Re 1 | 09–12 | 88 | 10.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Parker
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singing Hills Preschool Elizabeth School District | PK–PK | 72 | 144:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.1%
- Hispanic15.7%
- Black2.1%
- Asian7.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 26 Parker schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (18,641 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Parker
How many public schools are in Parker, CO?
The current NCES directory lists 26 open public schools with a location address in Parker: 18 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 18,641 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Parker?
Schools with an address in Parker belong to 2 education agencies, led by Douglas County School District No. Re 1 (24 schools), Elizabeth School District (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Parker?
Legend High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Parker, with 2,206 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Parker?
Yes. 5 of the 26 public schools in Parker are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Challenge to Excellence Charter School, Global Village Academy - Douglas County, Leman Classical Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Parker schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Parker public schools is 16.5:1, higher than the Colorado school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Parker guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Colorado cities