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Deerfield Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private high school serving 147 students in Deerfield, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Illinois private high school average acceptance rate of 86%.
100% of private high schools in Deerfield, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Deerfield Private High Schools (2026-27)

Rochelle Zell Jewish High School Photo
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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Deerfield, Illinois Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Deerfield Montessori Childrens House
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 (10-Year)

1
Private Schools
147
Students
-5.2% (-8 students) 10-yr
$28,000
Avg. Tuition
+22.3% (+$5,100) 10-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
1%
Students of Color
-50.0% (-1.0 pp) 10-yr
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+50.0% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Deerfield)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
388 Schools
# Students
147 Students
89,918 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearDeerfield, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025147238253
2024147230245
2023179248247
2022189255257
2021189247249
2020189233235
2019189252242
2018183243238
2017175239246
2016163238241
2015155230220
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% Students of Color
1%
35%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDeerfield, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%35%32%
20241%35%31%
20232%34%31%
20222%34%30%
20212%34%30%
20202%34%29%
20191%32%29%
20181%33%28%
20172%34%30%
20162%35%30%
20152%34%30%
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0.03
0.62

Diversity Score Trends

YearDeerfield, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.030.620.61
20240.030.620.60
20230.060.620.60
20220.460.600.58
20210.460.600.57
20200.460.610.57
20190.460.600.56
20180.470.580.55
20170.480.560.54
20160.490.560.54
20150.500.570.53
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# American Indian Students
n/a
298 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
5,624 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDeerfield, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20231%8%6%
20221%8%5%
20211%7%5%
20201%7%5%
20191%6%5%
20181%7%5%
20171%4%4%
20161%4%4%
20151%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
1 Student
10,088 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
11%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDeerfield, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%11%9%
20241%11%9%
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# Black Students
1 Student
9,667 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDeerfield, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%11%8%
20241%11%8%
20231%10%8%
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# White Students
145 Students
52,461 Students
% White Students
98%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDeerfield, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202598%58%59%
202498%58%60%
202397%58%60%
202234%60%62%
202134%60%63%
202034%60%64%
201934%61%64%
201836%62%65%
201737%64%66%
201640%64%66%
201542%63%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
105 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
n/a
12,210 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
14%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDeerfield, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20231%13%16%
202265%12%16%
202165%12%15%
202065%12%14%
201965%13%14%
201863%10%13%
201762%11%14%
201659%11%13%
201557%11%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
26 Teachers
7,568 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDeerfield, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20256:111:110:1
20246:111:110:1
20239:111:110:1
20224:111:110:1
20214:111:110:1
20204:111:110:1
20194:111:110:1
20184:112:110:1
20175:112:110:1
20164:112:110:1
20154:112:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
83%
56%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearDeerfield, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202583%56%57%
202483%55%57%
202383%54%57%
202283%55%56%
202183%55%56%
202083%54%56%
201983%54%55%
201883%53%55%
201783%54%55%
201683%54%54%
201583%55%54%
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Average Class Size
16 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearDeerfield, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025161514
2024161514
2023161514
2022161514
2021161514
2020161514
2019161514
2018161614
2017161614
2016161614
2015161614
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Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearDeerfield, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025101113
202410912
202310912
202210912
202110912
202010912
201910911
201810911
201710911
20169911
20159910
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Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearDeerfield, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025292526
2024292526
2023292526
2022292526
2021292526
2020292526
2019292525
2018292525
2017292525
2016292425
2015292425
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$28,000
$14,384

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearDeerfield, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$28,000$15,731$17,997
2024$28,000$14,197$17,011
2023$28,000$13,364$16,191
2022$28,000$12,798$15,821
2021$28,000$12,234$15,331
2020$28,000$12,456$15,046
2019$28,000$11,771$14,791
2018$26,750$11,798$14,527
2017$25,500$11,717$14,161
2016$22,900$10,185$13,713
2015$22,900$9,775$13,065
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Average % on Financial Aid
50%
40%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearDeerfield, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202550%39%38%
202450%38%37%
202350%37%36%
202250%37%36%
202150%38%36%
202050%38%35%
201950%37%34%
201850%36%33%
201747%35%32%
201647%33%31%
201547%32%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$13,982
$5,686

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearDeerfield, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
2025$13,982$4,811$9,714
2024$13,982$4,009$9,498
2023$13,982$3,464$8,890
2022$13,982$3,329$8,717
2021$13,982$3,400$8,472
2020$13,982$3,316$8,370
2019$13,982$3,266$7,924
2018$13,982$2,971$7,471
2017$13,982$2,920$7,202
2016$13,982$3,030$6,993
2015$13,982$3,197$6,822
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
86%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearDeerfield, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202591%82%79%
202491%85%81%
202391%86%81%
202291%87%81%
202191%87%81%
202091%87%81%
201991%86%81%
201891%86%80%
201791%86%81%
201691%89%80%
201591%88%81%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
44 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
10 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Deerfield, IL?
The top ranked private high schools in Deerfield, IL is Rochelle Zell Jewish High School.
How many private high schools are located in Deerfield?
1 private high schools are located in Deerfield.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Deerfield?
100% of private high schools in Deerfield are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

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