Deerfield School vs Hartshorn School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deerfield School
Short Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–4
358 students
Hartshorn School
Short Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–4
392 students
| Measure | Deerfield School Short Hills, New Jersey | Hartshorn School Short Hills, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 96 Top 5% |
| State rank | #74 of 1,479 | #11 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #248 of 50,301 | #41 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 358 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 0.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 87% |
| city | Short Hills | Short Hills |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hartshorn School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.3 vs 93.3).
- •Deerfield School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Hartshorn School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Hartshorn School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.3).
- •Hartshorn School is the larger school with 392 students compared with 358.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Deerfield School better than Hartshorn School?
On the Success Index (US), Hartshorn School ranks higher (96.3 vs 93.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Deerfield School and Hartshorn School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Short Hills and Short Hills in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deerfield School: 358. Hartshorn School: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deerfield School and Hartshorn School rank in New Jersey?
Deerfield School is 74th of 1,479 and Hartshorn School is 11th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).