Columbine: Schools & Education
Columbine schools: 20 public schools. Cherry Creek High School is the largest at 3,797 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 51,308 students.
- ~327 residents per school (vs Colorado ~488).
K-12 Schools
78 K-12 schools serving the area — about 327 residents per school. 53.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (78)
| School Districts · Districts | Lewis-Palmer Consolidated Scho, Sheridan School District No. 2, Byers School District No. 32J, Sheridan School District No. 2 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 4 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 0800282, 0802580, 0802700, 0802910 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 20 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 15,001 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 869 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 17.30 |
| School Statistics · Charter Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,840 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 12.3% |
| Schools Count | 20 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Rocky Vista University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 3.4 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Rocky Vista University |
| Nearest College · City | Parker |
| Nearest College · Phone | (303) 373-2008 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 3.4 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 31 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | ALD-CASTLEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (303) 542-7279 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 6739 SOUTH UINTA STREET, CENTENNIAL CO 80112 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 2.5 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 53.2% |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12