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Deerfield School
PublicElementaryGrades K–4
26 Troy Lane, Short Hills, NJ 07078 · (973) 379-4843 · Part of Millburn Township School District
Students
358
Students per teacher
12:1
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–4
What stands out about Deerfield School
- School Grade A+: near the top of New Jersey’s public schools
- Math proficiency 52 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 30 pts above the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 10.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency77%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts77%
State average 47.3%
Location
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26 Troy Lane, Short Hills
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten60
Grade 162
Grade 260
Grade 386
Grade 490
Enrollment over time
400’20
424’21
402’22
376’23
358’24
Down 10.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Asian 53%White 35%Two or more races 9%Hispanic 3%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.