Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Dwight Baptist Academy
About the School
- Dwight Baptist Academy in Dwight, IL is a co–educational school serving grades K through 11 in a town setting.
- The school enrolls 24 students with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 supported by 3 full–time teachers.
- The school has a Baptist orientation and is classified as an other religious private school.
- Dwight Baptist Academy's student body includes approximately 5% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the small enrollment.
- Compared to nearby private schools, Dwight Baptist Academy offers education from kindergarten to 11th grade in a community–focused environment.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 34%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Dwight Baptist Academy?
The application deadline for Dwight Baptist Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Dwight Baptist Academy is Families Of Faith Christian Academy (26.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Just Kiddin' Around Child Care Center Inc (1.0 miles away)
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Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 55 students
106 S John St.
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-2400
Distance: 8.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students
Catholic
300 S West St
Odell, IL 60460
(815) 998-2194
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
18034 N 2100 East Road
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-1322
Distance: 17.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 39 students
Christian
1314 E Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 419-2030
Distance: 18.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
414 N Main St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-6585
Distance: 26.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5
Christian
24466 Eames St (Rt 6)
Channahon, IL 60410
(815) 521-1381
Distance: 27.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 353 students
Catholic
1000 Paul Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-0125
Distance: 27.5 mi
Gr: K-9 | 165 students
Catholic
122 West Washington Street
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-0700
Distance: 28.1 mi
Gr: K-9 | 78 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
160 Concordia Dr
Chebanse, IL 60922
(815) 697-2212
Distance: 28.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 390 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5
Christian
1580 Butterfield Trail
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 351-2568
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 55 students
106 S John St.
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-2400
Distance: 8.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students
Catholic
300 S West St
Odell, IL 60460
(815) 998-2194
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
18034 N 2100 East Road
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-1322
Distance: 17.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 39 students
Christian
1314 E Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 419-2030
Distance: 18.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
414 N Main St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-6585
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 55 students
106 S John St.
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-2400
Distance: 8.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students
Catholic
300 S West St
Odell, IL 60460
(815) 998-2194
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 32 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
18034 N 2100 East Road
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-1322
Distance: 17.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 39 students
Christian
1314 E Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 419-2030
Distance: 18.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
414 N Main St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-6585
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Graymont Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
228 Lydia St
Graymont, IL 61743
(815) 743-5346
Graymont, IL 61743
(815) 743-5346
9111.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 52 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Cornell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 N 7th St
Cornell, IL 61319
(815) 358-2216
Cornell, IL 61319
(815) 358-2216
9113.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Marseilles Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Chicago St
Marseilles, IL 61341
(815) 554-4338
Marseilles, IL 61341
(815) 554-4338
9114.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 528 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Ransom Grade School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 S Lane St
Ransom, IL 60470
(815) 586-4611
Ransom, IL 60470
(815) 586-4611
9116.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 96 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Livingston County Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 N Adams St
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 844-7115
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 844-7115
9116.9 miles
School Reviews
5 10/6/2012
i love it it is an awesome school the teachers are great and thay are kind and loving and they teach the word of God in a fun way!
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