For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 738 students in Dwight, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 73 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Dwight, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Dwight, IL are Dwight High School and Dwight Common School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dwight, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Dwight have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dwight, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dwight High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Franklin St
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-6201
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-6201
Grades: 9-12
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
Dwight Common School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Columbia St
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-6221
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-6221
Grades: PK-8
| 514 students
Dwight, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dwight Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
23813 East 3200 North Rd
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-2806
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-2806
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dwight, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Dwight, IL include Dwight High School and Dwight Common School.
How many public schools are located in Dwight, IL?
2 public schools are located in Dwight, IL.
What percentage of students in Dwight, IL go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Dwight, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dwight, IL?
Dwight, IL public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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