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Best Schools in Deerfield, IL
Deerfield, IL has 32 public schools (4 high, 10 middle, 17 elementary) serving 22,534 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in Deerfield meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Deerfield, IL
The top high schools in Deerfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Glenbrook North High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glenbrook Hsd 225 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2062 Students
2. Adlai E Stevenson High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adlai E Stevenson Hsd 125 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4489 Students
3. Deerfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twp Hsd 113 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1483 Students
4. Lake Forest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Forest Chsd 115 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1438 Students
Best Middle Schools in Deerfield, IL
The top middle schools in Deerfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Daniel Wright Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincolnshire-prairieview Sd 103 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 764 Students
2. Wood Oaks Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northbrook Esd 27 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 475 Students
3. Northbrook Junior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northbrook Sd 28 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 631 Students
4. Deer Path Middle Sch West
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Projected Test Scores
Lake Forest Sd 67 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 402 Students
5. Charles J Caruso Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deerfield Sd 109 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 445 Students
6. Alan B Shepard Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Deerfield Sd 109 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 460 Students
7. Deer Path Middle Sch East
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Forest Sd 67 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 346 Students
8. Edgewood Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Shore Sd 112 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 739 Students
9. Aptakisic Junior High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aptakisic-tripp Ccsd 102 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 883 Students
10. Northwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Shore Sd 112 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 478 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Deerfield, IL
The top elementary schools in Deerfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Everett Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Forest Sd 67 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 318 Students
2. Westmoor Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northbrook Sd 28 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 369 Students
3. Half Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincolnshire-prairieview Sd 103 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 605 Students
4. Shabonee School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northbrook Esd 27 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 428 Students
5. Bannockburn School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bannockburn Sd 106 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 176 Students
6. South Park Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Deerfield Sd 109 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 441 Students
7. Meridian School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aptakisic-tripp Ccsd 102 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 668 Students
8. Wilmot Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deerfield Sd 109 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 477 Students
9. Earl Pritchett School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aptakisic-tripp Ccsd 102 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 455 Students
10. Tripp School
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Projected Test Scores
Aptakisic-tripp Ccsd 102 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 512 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Deerfield, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Deerfield, IL has a total population of 22,193 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 81% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Deerfield, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Deerfield, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Deerfield, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Deerfield, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Deerfield, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Deerfield, IL
How many schools are in Deerfield, IL?
Deerfield, IL has 32 public schools: 4 high schools, 10 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 22,534 students in total.
How do schools in Deerfield perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in Deerfield score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in Deerfield meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Deerfield?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Deerfield
7 of 7 schools in Deerfield carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 7
All 7 public schools we grade in Deerfield. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (4)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.