Deerfield School

26 Troy Lane
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Deerfield School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 5% in NJ
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Deerfield School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Deerfield School's student population of 402 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
402 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Deerfield School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deerfield School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#39 out of 2201 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Deerfield School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Deerfield School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Deerfield School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
55%
10%
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Hispanic
2%
33%
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Black
n/a
15%
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White
34%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Deerfield School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Deerfield School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Deerfield School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Deerfield School's ranking?
Deerfield School is ranked #39 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Deerfield School often compared to?
Deerfield Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glenwood School, Hartshorn School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Deerfield School?
402 students attend Deerfield School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Deerfield School students are Asian, 34% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Deerfield School?
Deerfield School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Deerfield School offer ?
Deerfield School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Deerfield School part of?
Deerfield School is part of Millburn Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 402 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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