About the School

Darby Avenue Elementary is a California Distinguished School for students from  Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) to 5th grade. We are a School for Advanced Studies (SAS) which incorporates the Gifted and Talented Program.
 
Darby boasts high Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) scores, and has one of the largest elementary school orchestras, a "Wonder of Reading" library, a science center, and beautiful Reading Garden. We are also the proud recipients of the Local District's award for Most Beautiful Elementary School Campus.
 
Our whimsical Reading Garden provides a peaceful outdoor haven for students to exercise their imagination through the power of books. Our landscaped playground and kindergarten yards feature the Kirk Douglas award playground equipment for our students to enjoy.
 
Take a quick look at what else Darby has to offer on the power point to the right, and arrange your school visit to Darby to find out why those in the know consider us the "Best Kept Secret in the San Fernando Valley!"