Dwight-englewood School

315 E Palisade Avenue
Englewood, NJ 07631
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Dwight-englewood School Photo #1 - 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.
Dwight-englewood School Photo #2 - 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 School Photo #3 - 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.
Dwight-englewood School Photo #4 - 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 School Photo #5 - 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.
Quick Stats (2021)
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Students: 966 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $30,600
  • Acceptance rate: 50%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling

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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
Religious AffiliationNonsectarian
Grades OfferedGrades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded1889
Summer School OfferedYes

Student Body

Total Students966 students
Student Body TypeCo-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade Dwight-englewood School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers111 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
70%
Average Class Size14 students
Number of AP Courses17 courses
Advanced CoursesArt 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 score30
Classroom Dress CodeCasual

Finances and Admission

Admission DeadlineNone / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost$30,600
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Tuition NotesTuition is less for Pre- School and Elementary
Acceptance Rate
50%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions DirectorSherronda L Brown
Admissions AssociateJoni Hartsough

Sports

Total Sports Offered15 sports
SportsBaseball, 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, Action Against Homelessness, AIDS Awareness, 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
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Students: 966 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $30,600
  • Acceptance rate: 50%
  • Average class size: 14 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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