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Dwight Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 79 students in Dwight, IL, 10% of all K-12 students in Dwight, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
50% of private schools in Dwight, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Dwight, IL (2026-27)

Map of Dwight Baptist Academy
Dwight Baptist Academy
Gr: K-11 | 24 students
Baptist
401 N Clinton St
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-3182
(1)
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Map of Just Kiddin' Around Child Care Center Inc
Just Kiddin' Around Child Care Center Inc
Gr: PK-4 | 55 students
106 S John St.
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-2400
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Dwight, IL Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
79
Students
21%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Category
This Town (Dwight)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
79 Students
251,152 Students
% Students of Color
21%
34%
0.60
0.66
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
10%
# Black Students
1 Student
21,042 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
40 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
51%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
30 Students
65,377 Students
% of Others Students
38%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
7 Teachers
18,891 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Dwight, IL?
2 private schools are located in Dwight, IL.
What percentage of students in Dwight go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Dwight are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dwight?
50% of private schools in Dwight are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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