Best Schools in Deerfield, Michigan
1 schools · 1 Elementary
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Use this page to compare every school in Deerfield by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield Building
Elementary · Britton Deerfield Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$192,700
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$192,700
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Deerfield
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield Building | 6.4 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.4/10
- Median household income
- $75,142
- Median home value
- $192,700
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Avg commute
- 35 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 86%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Deerfield compares
Median household income
$75k
102% of Michigan median
About Schools in Deerfield, Michigan
Deerfield, Michigan is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 elementary school.
With an average rating of 6.4 out of 10, schools in Deerfield show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Deerfield is Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield Building with a composite score of 6.4/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Deerfield is served by 1 school district: Britton Deerfield Schools. These districts collectively serve 377 students.
Deerfield's community shows 16% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $75,142. The poverty rate in the area is 23.8%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 136 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.4 |
Schools in Deerfield
Deerfield, Michigan · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$75,142
Median Home Value
$192,700
Median Rent
$1,203/mo
Population
2,009
College Educated
16%
Homeownership
86%
Avg Commute
35 min
Poverty Rate
23.8%
Community Profile
Deerfield has a median household income of $75,142. It is a community where 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $192,700, with a median rent of $1,203/month. The area has a poverty rate of 23.8%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute in the area is 35 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Common questions about schools in Deerfield, Michigan
How many schools are in Deerfield, Michigan?
Deerfield has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Deerfield, Michigan?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Deerfield is 6.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Deerfield, Michigan?
The top-ranked school in Deerfield on MySchoolScout is Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield Building with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What is the best elementary school in Deerfield, Michigan?
The top-ranked elementary school in Deerfield on MySchoolScout is Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield Building with a composite score of 6.4/10.
How many school districts serve Deerfield, Michigan?
Deerfield is served by 1 school district: Britton Deerfield Schools.
What is the education level in Deerfield, Michigan?
According to Census data, 16% of adults in Deerfield have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Deerfield, Michigan?
The median household income in Deerfield is approximately $75,142 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Deerfield, Michigan?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Deerfield is 15.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Deerfield, Michigan?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.