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Deerfield Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 315 students in Deerfield, IL, 7% of all K-12 students in Deerfield, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
20% of private schools in Deerfield, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Deerfield Private Schools (2026-27)

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Hellenic American Academy
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
445 Pine Street
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 317-1063
(2)
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Rochelle Zell Jewish High School
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 44
Jewish
1095 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 324-3708
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Bright Horizons Child Care & Early Education
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
5 Parkway N
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 945-0980
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Glenview Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
Montessori School
3140 Riverwoods Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 236-9700
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Riverwoods Montessori School
Gr: PK-5 | 86 students
Montessori School
3140 Riverwoods Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 236-9700
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Deerfield, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

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

5
Private Schools
315
Students
$28,000
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
15%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Deerfield)
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,621 Schools
# Students
315 Students
250,465 Students
% Students of Color
15%
34%
0.49
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
25,019 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
10%
# Black Students
2 Students
21,040 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
255 Students
128,782 Students
% White Students
64%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
127 Students
65,265 Students
% of Others Students
32%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
61 Teachers
18,909 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
10 courses
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$28,000
$10,424
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$13,982
$4,570
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
90%
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 Hellenic American Academy and Rochelle Zell Jewish High School.
How many private schools are located in Deerfield?
5 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?
20% of private schools in Deerfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

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