Where a competitive score sits
Target band: 85th–95th percentile (SSAT percentile)
This band is a derived target for preparation, not an official cutoff. Deerfield Academy does not publish an average or minimum SSAT score; admission is holistic.
Admissions at a glance
- Location
- Deerfield, Massachusetts
- School type
- Boarding & Day
- Grades
- 9–12, PG
- SSAT level
- Upper Level
- Application deadline
- January 15
- Acceptance rate
- ~17% (approximate)
Source: https://deerfield.edu/admission/start-your-application · verified Jun 23, 2026
What SSAT score do you need?
There's no published "required" SSAT score for Deerfield Academy, but competitive applicants generally aim for the 85th–95th percentile. Rather than chase a number, find the specific skills costing you points and close them — that's what the free diagnostic does. You can also try the SSAT score calculator to convert raw scores into an estimated scaled score and percentile.
Admissions notes
Deerfield requires standardized testing. Applicants for grades 9 and 10 submit the SSAT, PSAT, or ISEE; grade 11 applicants submit the ACT, PLAN, PSAT, SAT, or SSAT; and grade 12 or post-graduate applicants submit the ACT, PSAT, or SAT. The application deadline is January 15, with decisions on March 10. Deerfield reads for character and commitment to community as heavily as it reads the numbers, and publishes no average or minimum SSAT — treat any target band as preparation guidance, not a guarantee.
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FAQ
What SSAT level do I take for Deerfield?
Applicants for grades 9 and 10 take the Upper Level SSAT (the PSAT or ISEE are also accepted). Upper-grade and PG applicants use the ACT, SAT, or PSAT.
When is the Deerfield application deadline?
January 15, with admission decisions released March 10.
Does Deerfield have a minimum SSAT score?
No. Deerfield does not publish a minimum or average SSAT score; admission is holistic. A strong score — competitive applicants often land in the 85th–95th percentile range — helps, but it is only one part of the application.
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