Total enrollment
4,649
-140 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
7 schools in Darien
Connecticut · Public K-12
Darien's public-school directory totals 7 schools, with student enrollment near 4,649 (5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Darien
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
80%
was 87%
% Hispanic
8%
was 5%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
7%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darien High School | High | 09-12 | 1,382 |
| Hindley Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 411 |
| Holmes Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 407 |
| Middlesex Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 1,043 |
| Ox Ridge Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 625 |
| Royle Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 342 |
| Tokeneke Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 439 |
About Darien
Public education in Darien, Connecticut runs across 7 schools that educates roughly 4,649 students. By footprint, Darien sits in the moderately sized bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city spans 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Schools in Darien average about 664 students each, 36% meaningfully above the Connecticut norm.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 4,649 students, contracted 3% from the 4,789 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 87% to 80%.
On this page, the community for Darien discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.