Best Schools in Darien, CT
Darien, CT has 10 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,885 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in Darien exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Darien, CT
The top high schools in Darien, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Darien High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darien School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1415 Students
2. Stamford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stamford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2048 Students
Best Middle Schools in Darien, CT
The top middle schools in Darien, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Middlesex Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darien School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1068 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Darien, CT
The top elementary schools in Darien, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ox Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darien School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 526 Students
2. Tokeneke Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darien School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 447 Students
3. Hindley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darien School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 422 Students
4. Holmes Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darien School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 434 Students
5. Royle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Darien School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 366 Students
6. Rogers International School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stamford School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 765 Students
7. K. T. Murphy School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stamford School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 394 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Darien, CT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Darien, CT has a total population of 21,499 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 85% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Darien, CT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Darien, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.30 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Darien, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Darien, CT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Darien, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Darien, CT
How many schools are in Darien, CT?
Darien, CT has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,885 students in total.
How do schools in Darien perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Darien score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in Darien exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Darien?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 72%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 76%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Darien
7 of 7 schools in Darien carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 7
All 7 public schools we grade in Darien. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.