For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 890 students in Darlington, WI (there are , 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 49% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 38% 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 and Black).
Best Public Schools in Darlington, WI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Darlington Elementary Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11630 Center Hill Rd
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4021
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4021
Grades: PK-8
| 633 students
Rank: #22.
Darlington High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11838 Center Hill Rd
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4001
Darlington, WI 53530
(608) 776-4001
Grades: 9-12
| 257 students
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 and Black).
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