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Best Deerfield Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private high school serving 147 students in Deerfield, IL.
The top-ranked private high school in Deerfield, IL is Rochelle Zell Jewish High School.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Illinois private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
100% of private high schools in Deerfield, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

Top-Ranked Deerfield Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Deerfield, Illinois

Deerfield, Illinois Private 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
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
147 Students
89,958 Students
% Average Students of Color
1%
35%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
7,561 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
83%
56%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Average ACT score
29
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$28,000
$15,865
Average % on Financial Aid
50%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$13,982
$4,946
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.03
0.62
# 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%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
10,091 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
11%
# Black Students
1 Student
9,671 Students
% Black Students
1%
11%
# White Students
145 Students
52,469 Students
% White Students
98%
58%
# 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
12,222 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
14%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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