Dwight-Englewood School

315 E Palisade Avenue
Englewood, NJ 07631
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Dwight-Englewood gives students an opportunity to explore their surroundings. Learning takes place everywhere and students at Dwight-Englewood take what they learn inside of the classroom and incorporate it in their everyday lives.
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Dwight-Englewood gives students an opportunity to explore their surroundings. Learning takes place everywhere and students at Dwight-Englewood take what they learn inside of the classroom and incorporate it in their everyday lives.
Dwight-Englewood is a co-educational private day school located in Bergen County, NJ. Call now for a private tour of our 40+ acre campus and to speak with an admissions director.
The D-E Lower School for pre-K-5th grade is an exemplary program that advances the natural curiosity of students through a hands-on curriculum that promotes learning.
Dwight-Englewood is a place where students from pre-K to 12th grade can learn to think critically and develop their skills. Students are encouraged to learn in and outside of the classroom.
At Dwight-Englewood students learn a variety of different subjects to gain a full academic experience. Young students are taught basic skills to help further their future learning.
  • Dwight-Englewood School offers a seamless educational experience from preschool through grade 12 and gives students the highest quality preparation for college and university work while fostering independent thinking; the ability to solve problems; and the skills, tolerance, and integrity it takes to thrive in our multifaceted world.

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc. National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
New Jersey Association of Independent Schools
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded 1889

Student Body

Total Students 897 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade Dwight-Englewood School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers 167 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size 14 students
Number of AP Courses 17 courses
Advanced Courses Art History, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Computer Science, English Literature, Environmental Science, French Language, Latin, Mondern European History, Physics, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Statistics, Studio Art, United States History
Average ACT score 30
Classroom Dress Code Casual

Finances and Admission

Yearly Tuition Cost $30,600
Tuition Notes Tuition is less for Pre- School and Elementary
Acceptance Rate
50%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director Sherronda L Brown
Admissions Associate Joni Hartsough

Sports

Total Sports Offered 15 sports
Sports Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Fencing, Field Hockey, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball,
Bowling, Cross Country,
Fencing, Field Hockey,
Flag Football, Football,
Golf, Lacrosse,
Soccer, Tennis,
Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee,
Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. 40 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. A Capella Group, AIDS Awareness, Action Against Homelessness, Amnesty International, Autism Awareness Club, Bergen County Math League, Calliope (Literary Magazine), Chamber Music, Chemistry Olympics, Community Outreach, Cultural Diversity Club, D-E Against Destructive Decisions, D-E Animal Rights, D-E Fight Against Cancer, Dance Club, Drama Club, Environmental Action Club, Fencing Club, Festival of Student Written One-Act Plays, Film Festival, Financial Club, Gay-Straight Student Alliance, Helping Hands Peer Tutoring, Helping Out People Everywhere, Jazz Rock, Juggling Club, Michael Andrew Glowski Intramural Competition, Parnassus Language Magazine, Peer Group Meetings, Photography Magazine, Poster Club, Quartet, Robotics Club, Spectrum (Upper School Newspaper), Stage Crew, Student Government, Tour Guides / Admissions Ambassadors, Upper School Fall Play, Winter Musical, Yearbook AIDS Awareness, Chamber Music, Dance Club, Drama Club, Fencing Club, Film Festival, Financial Club, Jazz Rock, Juggling Club, Poster Club, Quartet, Robotics Club, Stage Crew, Winter Musical, Yearbook, A Capella Group,
Action Against Homelessness,
Amnesty International,
Autism Awareness Club,
Bergen County Math League,
Calliope (Literary Magazine),
Chemistry Olympics,
Community Outreach,
Cultural Diversity Club,
D-E Against Destructive Decisions,
D-E Animal Rights,
D-E Fight Against Cancer,
Environmental Action Club,
Festival of Student Written One-Act Plays,
Gay-Straight Student Alliance,
Helping Hands Peer Tutoring,
Helping Out People Everywhere,
Michael Andrew Glowski Intramural Competition,
Parnassus Language Magazine,
Peer Group Meetings,
Photography Magazine,
Spectrum (Upper School Newspaper),
Student Government,
Tour Guides / Admissions Ambassadors,
Upper School Fall Play,
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  • Students: 897 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $30,600
  • Acceptance rate: 50%
  • Average class size: 14 students
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