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Dwight Private Schools (2026-27)

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 (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
+100.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
79
Students
+119.4% (+43 students) 10-yr
21%
Students of Color
-27.6% (-8.0 pp) 7-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+120.0% (+6.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Dwight)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,625 Schools
# Students
79 Students
251,321 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearDwight, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202540166179
202440162172
202337171174
202237178185
202137174180
202037168171
201946174175
201846171172
201736177180
201636175178
201536168167
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% Students of Color
21%
34%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2018-2025)

YearDwight, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202521%34%34%
202421%34%34%
202329%34%33%
202223%34%33%
202123%34%32%
202023%35%32%
201929%33%31%
201829%33%31%
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0.60
0.66

Diversity Score Trends

YearDwight, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20250.600.660.65
20240.600.660.65
20230.600.660.65
20220.620.650.64
20210.620.650.64
20200.620.660.64
20190.530.650.63
20180.530.650.63
20170.000.620.61
20160.000.620.61
20150.000.630.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDwight, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20256%5%5%
20246%5%5%
20237%5%5%
20227%4%4%
20217%5%4%
20207%4%4%
20196%4%4%
20186%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
3 Students
25,032 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
10%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDwight, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20254%10%9%
20244%10%9%
20234%10%9%
20224%10%8%
20214%10%9%
20204%10%9%
20193%9%8%
20183%9%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
21,046 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDwight, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
20251%8%7%
20241%8%7%
20221%8%7%
20211%8%7%
20201%9%8%
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# White Students
40 Students
128,859 Students
% White Students
51%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDwight, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202551%51%52%
202451%51%52%
202344%51%52%
202244%53%54%
202144%52%54%
202044%52%54%
201962%53%56%
201862%53%56%
2017100%56%58%
2016100%56%58%
2015100%55%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
30 Students
65,474 Students
% of Others Students
38%
26%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDwight, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202538%26%26%
202438%26%26%
202345%26%25%
202244%25%25%
202144%25%25%
202044%25%24%
201929%25%24%
201829%24%23%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
7 Teachers
18,870 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDwight, IL AvgIllinois (IL)National
202511:113:111:1
202411:113:111:1
202312:113:111:1
202212:113:111:1
202112:113:111:1
202012:113:112:1
20198:113:112:1
20188:114:112:1
20175:114:112:1
20165:114:112:1
20155:114:112:1
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Admissions & Athletics

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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