For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 314 students in Darlington, PA.
The top ranked public school in Darlington, PA is Big Beaver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Darlington, PA public school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Darlington have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Darlington, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Beaver Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
588 Friendship Drive
Darlington, PA 16115
(724) 827-2828
Darlington, PA 16115
(724) 827-2828
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Darlington, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Darlington, PA include Big Beaver Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Darlington?
1 public schools are located in Darlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Darlington?
Darlington public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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