Deerfield Elementary School

Deerfield Elementary School, a high performing elementary school, has approximately 376 students in grades K–4, served by nearly 30 full-time certified staff members, giving a student–teacher ratio of roughly 12–13 : 1. All else being equal, academic performance is excellent: nearly 87 % are proficient in math and 82 % in reading, placing the school in the top 5 % statewide and reflecting strong student outcomes and academic excellence. The student population is mostly 55–56 % Asian, 33 % White, 8–9 % multiracial, and very low percentages of Hispanic or Black students, with approximately 1 % eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The staff are stable and experienced, with a mean teacher salary of close to $89,000 and turnover less than 13 %. Situated in upscale Short Hills, the median home price in the Deerfield attendance area is around $1.62 million. Deerfield is considered one of the best classical schools in Short Hills, combining high achievement, strong teaching, and close community ties.

Deerfield School is #21 in New Jersey and #3 in Millburn Township, with math and reading scores significantly higher than expectations and a solid statewide performance among 1,351 schools.