Very Good
#641 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 26% in state
Deerfield School
Elementary School · Millburn Township School District · Short Hills, NJ
A Millburn Township School District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
26 TROY LANE, Short Hills, NJ 07078
- Math 89% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 81% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Deerfield School score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 85% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Deerfield School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low18/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$1,627,300
Median rent
$3,363/mo
College educated
90.1%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07078; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Far Brook SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| The Montessori Childrens AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Collins Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Hartshorn SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–4 | 1.9 mi | 428 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Millburn Township School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $25,654NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Deerfield School is listed in Millburn Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deerfield School
Deerfield School is a public elementary school in Short Hills, NJ, part of Millburn Township School District, serving approximately 376 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #641 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deerfield School
What grades does Deerfield School serve?
Deerfield School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Deerfield School?
Deerfield School has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deerfield School?
The student-teacher ratio at Deerfield School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deerfield School rank in NJ?
Deerfield School ranks #641 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Deerfield School's MySchoolScout rating?
Deerfield School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Deerfield School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deerfield School has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Deerfield School a charter school?
No, Deerfield School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deerfield School a Title I school?
No, Deerfield School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.5%
- Phone
- (973) 379-4843
- Area population (ZIP 07078)
- 14,183
- Area average commute
- 44.9 min
- Area median age
- 41
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07078; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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