The Deer Hill School houses grades 4-6. Teachers are dedicated toward meeting the academic and emotional needs of children in this developmental stage. Classes are heterogeneous and team teaching is used.
Block scheduling is employed to assist in maintaining more class time.
Deer Hill has a computer lab and a technology curriculum. Musical instrument instruction is available to all students during the school day. Academic and homework assistance is available for students after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Additional band, chorus, art and computer classes are also offered after school. The Cohasset by the Sea Drama Club is hosted at the Deer Hill School.