For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,437 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 65% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), 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 96%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Deerfield High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Deerfield, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deerfield High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1959 Waukegan Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
(224) 632-3000
Deerfield, IL 60015
(224) 632-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,437 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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