Best Dwight Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 79 students in Dwight, IL.
50% of private elementary schools in Dwight, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Private Elementary Schools in Dwight, IL (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Dwight Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
401 N Clinton St
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-3182
Gr: K-11 | 24 students
106 S John St.
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
184,236 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
32%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
7 Teachers
14,061 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.64
# American Indian Students
n/a
497 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
8,655 Students
% Asian Students
6%
5%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
17,390 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
1 Student
14,648 Students
% Black Students
1%
8%
# White Students
40 Students
99,910 Students
% White Students
51%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
290 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
43,924 Students
% of Others Students
38%
24%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Dwight, IL?
2 private elementary schools are located in Dwight, IL.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Dwight?
50% of private elementary schools in Dwight are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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