Financials
Source year 2026-2027 · Tuition source · Verified August 22, 2026Can you actually afford this? Claire works out what Darlington School costs your family after aid — and whether it fits your child.
What Darlington School actually costs
Estimates — verify with the schoolPublished tuition is only part of the picture. This projection adds the costs families actually pay (tuition source year 2026-2027), with ~4%/yr tuition inflation.
40% of students at this school receive aid. Use the school's net price calculator for your family's real number.
- Books, laptop & course materials$800
- Athletics gear & team fees$900
- Activities, trips & event fees$1,200
- Travel home & breaks$2,000
- Dorm setup & storage$400
- Spending money & incidentals$2,400
- Health & student fees$1,000
About
Darlington School is a coeducational boarding and day school in Rome, Georgia, serving pre-kindergarten through grade 12 with boarding beginning in upper school. Founded in 1905, Darlington sits on a 500-acre lakeside campus and offers a Global Programs curriculum and a large international student body.
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Common questions
- How much is tuition at Darlington School?
- At Darlington School, boarding tuition is $60,810 per year and day tuition is $25,820 per year (2026-2027). The figure comes from the school's own published tuition page.
- Does Darlington School offer financial aid?
- Yes. 40% of students at Darlington School receive financial aid (2026-2027). Award sizes vary by family income and assets, so the published tuition is not what every family pays.
- What grades does Darlington School serve?
- Darlington School serves grades PK-12.
- Is Darlington School a boarding or day school?
- Darlington School offers both boarding and day enrollment. It is coeducational.
- How many students attend Darlington School?
- Darlington School enrolls about 850 students.
- Where is Darlington School located?
- Darlington School is located in Rome, Georgia.