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Best Deerfield 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 315 students in Deerfield, IL (there are , serving 4,316 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Deerfield, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top-ranked private schools in Deerfield, IL include Rochelle Zell Jewish High School and Hellenic American Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
17% of private schools in Deerfield, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

Top-Ranked Deerfield 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hellenic American Academy
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(2)
445 Pine Street
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 317-1063
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rochelle Zell Jewish High School
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(Jewish)
1095 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 324-3708
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 44 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bright Horizons Child Care & Early Education
Daycare / Preschool
5 Parkway N
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 945-0980
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Glenview Montessori School
Montessori School
3140 Riverwoods Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 236-9700
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Guidepost Montessori at Deerbrook
Daycare / Preschool
1085 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
(224) 215-1624
Gr: NS-K
Riverwoods Montessori School
Montessori School
3140 Riverwoods Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 236-9700
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students
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Deerfield, Illinois 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Deerfield Montessori Childrens House (Closed 2015)
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
1500 Wilmot Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 945-7581
Gr: PK-K | 22 students

Overview

This Town (Deerfield)
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
315 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
34%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
61 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
83%
53%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$28,000
$12,508
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$13,982
$4,102
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
2 Students
21,056 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
255 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
64%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
127 Students
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
32%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
26 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Deerfield, IL?
The top-ranked private schools in Deerfield, IL include Rochelle Zell Jewish High School and Hellenic American Academy.
How many private schools are located in Deerfield?
6 private schools are located in Deerfield.
How diverse are private schools in Deerfield?
Deerfield private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Illinois private school average of 34%.
What percentage of students in Deerfield go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Deerfield are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Deerfield?
17% of private schools in Deerfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

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