Deerfield School
SHORT HILLS, NJ · Millburn Township School District · Grades K-4
43rd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 97%· Stable
Deerfield School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Deerfield School 43rd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 97% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 98th in 2019 to 97th in 2025.
Deerfield School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 179 students tested
Deerfield School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 376 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 25.4% | 55.6% | ▲ 30.2 pts | |
| White | 68.5% | 33.2% | ▼ 35.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.1% | 8.5% | ▲ 6.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 2.4% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 1.0% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Deerfield School
Typical home value $2.38M in zip 07078 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Deerfield School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Hartshorn SchoolMillburn Township School District · 1.9 mi away29th of 1,324
ELA 81% · Math 90% - 10Collins Elementary SchoolLivingston Board of Education School District · 1.9 mi away74th of 1,324
ELA 84% · Math 76% - 10Wyoming SchoolMillburn Township School District · 2 mi away44th of 1,324
ELA 84% · Math 83% - 10Glenwood SchoolMillburn Township School District · 2 mi away2nd of 1,324
ELA 94% · Math 94% - 8Delia Bolden Elementary SchoolSouth Orange-Maplewood School District · 2.1 mi away295th of 1,324
ELA 74% · Math 61% - 9South Mountain Elementary SchoolSouth Orange-Maplewood School District · 2.2 mi away251st of 1,324
ELA 72% · Math 67% - 10Burnet Hill Elementary SchoolLivingston Board of Education School District · 2.2 mi away106th of 1,324
ELA 77% · Math 78% - 10South Mountain SchoolMillburn Township School District · 2.3 mi away41st of 1,324
ELA 79% · Math 90%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Deerfield School in?
Deerfield School is part of the Millburn Township School District district in SHORT HILLS, New Jersey.
Is Deerfield School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Deerfield School 43rd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 97% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Deerfield School?
Asian 56%, White 33%, Two or more races 9%, Hispanic 2% (376 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Deerfield School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07078 is $2.38M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.