Best Deerfield Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 730 students in Deerfield, WI.
The top-ranked public schools in Deerfield, WI are Deerfield Elementary School, Deerfield High School and Deerfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deerfield, WI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Deerfield have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Wisconsin public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Deerfield, WI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
340 W Quarry St
Deerfield, WI 53531
(608) 764-5442
Gr: PK-6 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Deerfield High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Simonson Blvd
Deerfield, WI 53531
(608) 764-5431
Gr: 9-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Deerfield Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Simonson Blvd
Deerfield, WI 53531
(608) 764-5431
Gr: 7-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Doc Thompson Correctional Center
Alternative School
434 State Farm Rd
Deerfield, WI 53531
(608) 423-3415
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Deerfield, WI?
The top-ranked public schools in Deerfield, WI include Deerfield Elementary School, Deerfield High School and Deerfield Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Deerfield?
4 public schools are located in Deerfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Deerfield?
Deerfield public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

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