For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 478 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Darrington, WA (2025-26)
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 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Darrington, Washington 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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