For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 96 students in Darlington, MD (there are 1 private school, serving 559 private students). 15% of all K-12 students in Darlington, MD are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in Darlington, MD is Darlington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Darlington, MD public school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Maryland public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Darlington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Maryland public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Darlington, MD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Darlington Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2119 Shuresville Rd
Darlington, MD 21034
(410) 638-3700
Darlington, MD 21034
(410) 638-3700
Gr: K-5 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Darlington, MD?
The top-ranked public schools in Darlington, MD include Darlington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Darlington?
1 public schools are located in Darlington.
What percentage of students in Darlington go to public school?
15% of all K-12 students in Darlington are educated in public schools (compared to the MD state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Darlington?
Darlington public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maryland public schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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