For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 899 students in Darlington, WI (there are 1 private school, serving 51 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Darlington, WI are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
The top-ranked public schools in Darlington, WI are Darlington Elementary Middle School and Darlington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Darlington, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Darlington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Darlington, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Darlington Elementary Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11630 Center Hill Road
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4021
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4021
Gr: PK-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Darlington High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11838 Center Hill Rd
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4001
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4001
Gr: 9-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Darlington, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Darlington, WI include Darlington Elementary Middle School and Darlington High School.
How many public schools are located in Darlington?
2 public schools are located in Darlington.
What percentage of students in Darlington go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Darlington are educated in public schools (compared to the WI state average of 85%).
What is the racial composition of students in Darlington?
Darlington public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
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