For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 889 students in South Deerfield, MA.
The top-ranked public schools in South Deerfield, MA are Frontier Regional and Deerfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Deerfield, MA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in South Deerfield have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Deerfield, MA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frontier Regional
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
113 North Main Street
South Deerfield, MA 01373
(413) 665-2118
South Deerfield, MA 01373
(413) 665-2118
Gr: 7-12 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21 Pleasant Street
South Deerfield, MA 01373
(413) 665-1131
South Deerfield, MA 01373
(413) 665-1131
Gr: PK-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in South Deerfield, MA?
The top-ranked public schools in South Deerfield, MA include Frontier Regional and Deerfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in South Deerfield?
2 public schools are located in South Deerfield.
What is the racial composition of students in South Deerfield?
South Deerfield public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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