For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 79 students in Dwight, IL (there are 2 public schools, serving 730 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Dwight, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
50% of private schools in Dwight, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
Private Schools in Dwight, IL (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 N Clinton St
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-3182
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-3182
Gr: K-11 | 24 students
106 S John St.
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-2400
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-2400
Gr: PK-4 | 55 students
Overview
This Town (Dwight)
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
79 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
7 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
6%
4%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
10%
# Black Students
1 Student
21,056 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
40 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
51%
51%
# 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
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
38%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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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