For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 244 students in Deerfield, KS.
The top-ranked public schools in Deerfield, KS are Deerfield High School, Deerfield Elementary School and Deerfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deerfield, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Deerfield have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Deerfield, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deerfield High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
803 Beech Street
Deerfield, KS 67838
(620) 426-8401
Deerfield, KS 67838
(620) 426-8401
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
803 Beech Street
Deerfield, KS 67838
(620) 426-8301
Deerfield, KS 67838
(620) 426-8301
Gr: PK-5 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Deerfield Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
803 Beech Street
Deerfield, KS 67838
(620) 426-8401
Deerfield, KS 67838
(620) 426-8401
Gr: 6-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Deerfield, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Deerfield, KS include Deerfield High School, Deerfield Elementary School and Deerfield Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Deerfield?
3 public schools are located in Deerfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Deerfield?
Deerfield public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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