For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 424 students in Deerfield, IL. The top-ranked public preschool in Deerfield, IL is South Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deerfield, IL public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Deerfield have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Deerfield, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1421 Hackberry Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 945-5895
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 945-5895
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Deerfield, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Deerfield, IL include South Park Elementary School. Deerfield has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public preschools are located in Deerfield?
1 public preschools are located in Deerfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Deerfield?
Deerfield public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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