For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,429 students in Deerfield, IL. The top ranked public high school in Deerfield, IL is Deerfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deerfield, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Deerfield have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Illinois public high schools.
Deerfield, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Deerfield High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Deerfield, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deerfield High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1959 Waukegan Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
(224) 632-3000
Deerfield, IL 60015
(224) 632-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,429 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Deerfield, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Deerfield, IL include Deerfield High School. Deerfield has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public high schools are located in Deerfield?
1 public high schools are located in Deerfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Deerfield?
Deerfield public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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