For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 464 students in Darrington, WA.
The top-ranked public schools in Darrington, WA are Darrington High School and Darrington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Darrington, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Darrington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Darrington, WA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Darrington High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1085 Fir Street
Darrington, WA 98241
(360) 436-1140
Darrington, WA 98241
(360) 436-1140
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Darrington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1075 Fir Street
Darrington, WA 98241
(360) 436-1313
Darrington, WA 98241
(360) 436-1313
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Darrington, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1085 Fir St
Darrington, WA 98241
(360) 436-1140
Darrington, WA 98241
(360) 436-1140
Gr: 7-8 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Darrington, WA?
The top-ranked public schools in Darrington, WA include Darrington High School and Darrington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Darrington?
2 public schools are located in Darrington.
What is the racial composition of students in Darrington?
Darrington public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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