For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,077 students in Darby, PA (there are , serving 184 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Darby, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Darby, PA are Colwyn Elementary School, Harris School and Park Lane Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Darby, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Darby have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Darby, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colwyn Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
211 Pine Street
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 957-5470
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 957-5470
Grades: K-6
| 157 students
Rank: #22.
Harris School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 Sharon Avenue
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 522-4370
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 522-4370
Grades: K-8
| 688 students
Rank: #33.
Park Lane Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Park Ln
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 534-4880
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 534-4880
Grades: K-6
| 312 students
Rank: #44.
Penn Wood Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
121 Summit St
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 586-1804
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 586-1804
Grades: 7-8
| 635 students
Rank: #55.
Walnut Street Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
224 South Sixth Street
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 534-5660
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 534-5660
Grades: K-6
| 285 students
Darby, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
224 S 6th St
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 534-5660
Darby, PA 19023
(610) 534-5660
Grades: K-8
| 614 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Darby, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Darby, PA include Colwyn Elementary School, Harris School and Park Lane Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Darby?
5 public schools are located in Darby.
What percentage of students in Darby go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Darby are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Darby?
Darby public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Darby are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Darby include: Park Lane Elementary School vs. Walnut Street Elementary School, Walnut Street Elementary School vs. Park Lane Elementary School, Colwyn Elementary School vs. Walnut Street Elementary School
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