Learning in Lone Tree
Lone Tree is home to a diverse array of educational institutions. From a highly regarded, nationally recognized school district to innovative private academies and specialized programs, the City offers a rich tapestry of educational opportunities for residents and their families.
Douglas County School District
The Douglas County School District is Colorado’s third-largest school district, serving more than 62,000 students in preschool through twelfth grade. The Douglas County School District (DCSD) strives to maximize the potential of every student to pursue his or her chosen endeavor in society, including but not limited to postsecondary education, career, or military service.
Programs include:
- College and Career Readiness
- Honors and Advanced Placement Offerings
- Concurrent Enrollment (students earn college credits while in high school)
- Career and Technical Education (preparing students to enter the workforce directly after graduation)
- A variety of sports, clubs and extracurricular activities
- Advanced Education (such as gifted and talented programs)
- Special education and related services in alignment with the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Colorado’s Exceptional Children’s Education Act (ECEA)
- Early Childhood Education/Preschool Before and After School Enterprise (B.A.S.E.)
- Parent engagement committees and programs
Schools serving the Lone Tree Community:
- Acres Green Elementary
- Eagle Ridge Elementary
- Lone Tree Elementary
- Eagle Academy
- Lone Tree Bridge Program
- Cresthill Middle School
- Highlands Ranch High School
- Douglas County Legacy Campus
- A new elementary school coming to RidgeGate in Lone Tree in 2027