Best Darien Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,649 students in Darien, CT (there are 1 private school, serving 116 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Darien, CT are educated in public schools (compared to the CT state average of 89%). Darien has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Connecticut.

The top-ranked public schools in Darien, CT are Royle Elementary School, Tokeneke Elementary School and Holmes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Darien, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Darien have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Connecticut public schools.

Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).