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5 schools in Deerfield Beach

Florida · Public K-12

Deerfield Beach's public-school count of 5 reflects a system enrolling about 5,287 students inside Florida, broken out as 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Deerfield Beach

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,287
-1,344 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
-2 (-29%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
11%
was 19%
% Hispanic
38%
was 30%
% Black
47%
was 46%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
DEERFIELD BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryPK-05572
DEERFIELD BEACH HIGH SCHOOLHigh09-122,120
DEERFIELD BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle06-081,132
DEERFIELD PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryPK-05391
QUIET WATERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryPK-051,072

About Deerfield Beach

Deerfield Beach is a low-population Florida city in terms of public-school footprint, with 5 schools and 5,287 students total.

For a sense of the school types, the city spans 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Average school size in Deerfield Beach is around 1,057 students, 50% higher than the Florida average of about 705.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,287 students, decreased 20% from the 6,631 reported in SY 2017-18. Deerfield Beach now counts 5 public schools, down from 7 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 19% to 11% over the same window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Deerfield Beach discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Deerfield Beach, Florida?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Deerfield Beach, with a combined enrollment of about 5,287.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Deerfield Beach?
Deerfield Beach has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Deerfield Beach?
DEERFIELD BEACH HIGH SCHOOL is the largest public school in Deerfield Beach by enrollment, with approximately 2,120 students.
What school districts serve Deerfield Beach?
Deerfield Beach public schools are operated by BROWARD.
What grade levels do public schools in Deerfield Beach cover?
Public schools in Deerfield Beach serve students from pre-K through grade 12.