Choosing where to raise your family is one of life’s biggest decisions with far-reaching implications! For families considering Southeast Aurora, Overland Ranch offers an unbeatable combination of excellent schools, world-class healthcare, indoor-outdoor recreation, and endless enrichment opportunities — all within easy reach of downtown Denver and DTC (Denver Tech Center).

Top-Rated Schools in Your Backyard

Overland Ranch is in the Cherry Creek School District, consistently ranked among Colorado’s top districts. Students attend highly rated neighborhood schools including Fox Ridge Middle School and Cherokee Trail High School, both known for academic excellence, robust extracurricular programs, and strong college preparation. Oh, and the sports programs are some of the best in the state, too! The district’s commitment to innovation, technology integration, and individualized learning ensures every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Healthcare That Puts Kids First

One of Overland Ranch’s greatest advantages is its proximity to Children’s Hospital Colorado — ranked among the top 10 children’s hospitals nationally. The brand-new Children’s Colorado Southeast Aurora Outpatient and Urgent Care (23770 E. Smoky Hill Rd.) opened in 2024 specifically to serve local families, and offers walk-in urgent care, 20 pediatric specialties, sports medicine, and same-day appointments.

The flagship Anschutz Medical Campus location, just minutes away from Overland Ranch, serves as the region’s only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center.

Work-Life Balance That Works

This ideally located master-planned community offers convenient commuting to major employment centers: downtown Denver (25-35 minutes), Denver Tech Center (20-30 minutes), and Denver International Airport (15-25 minutes via E-470). As mentioned above, the Anschutz Medical Campus is like its own miniature city employing more than 13,000 residents and contributing millions to the Colorado economy

The RTD light rail’s R Line and A Line provide public transit alternatives, with park-and-ride lots nearby for stress-free commuting. Learn more about Aurora’s transportation options.

Quality, Affordable Childcare

Southeast Aurora offers abundant high-quality childcare options participating in Colorado Universal Preschool, which provides up to 15 hours weekly of tuition-free preschool for ages 4-5. Top-rated centers near Overland Ranch include Primrose Schools, Little Sunshine’s Playhouse, New Horizon Academy, and Children’s Playland — many with five-star Colorado Shines ratings, extended hours, and CCAP assistance.

Enriching Community Resources

Aurora Public Library provides free programs including Baby Storytime, Friday Family Storytime, Mad Scientists’ Club, homework help through Brainfuse, and the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten challenge. Digital resources offer thousands of e-books, audiobooks, and educational apps for parents and their children.

Aurora Parks & Recreation delivers year-round programming with extensive summer camps featuring nature education at Star K Ranch and Aurora Reservoir, sports camps, STEAM programs, and arts enrichment. Year-round offerings include youth sports leagues, swimming lessons, art classes, and martial arts. Aurora’s 113 parks, 98 miles of trails, and 8,000 acres of open space provide endless outdoor adventures, with many of those planned in Overland Ranch over the next five years.

Family-Friendly Fun Everywhere

Aurora combines big-city amenities with more breathing room than metro Denver. Families enjoy trampoline parks, splash pads, interactive game rooms, and even Lava Island — a beloved tropical-themed indoor playground nearby. Aurora’s diverse population also means seasonal events, festivals, holidays, and celebrations abound.

The Overland Ranch Advantage

Unlike pricier (and congested) Denver metro neighborhoods, southeast Aurora delivers exceptional value. Overland Ranch families enjoy larger homes, room to move, quality schools, and comprehensive amenities at significantly lower costs than Denver, Boulder, or Parker — allowing you to save for college tuitions, family vacations, or to simply enjoy an eviable quality of life.

Living at Overland Ranch means your family has access to everything you need to thrive: exceptional healthcare, convenient commuting, quality education, enriching activities, and brand new homes with smart technology built in. It’s not just a place to live — it’s the perfect place to raise a family. Join our VIP Interest List to be one of the first families to call Overland Ranch home.