Best Dwight Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 740 students in Dwight, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 79 private students). 90% 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 Common School and Dwight High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Dwight, IL public schools have an score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Dwight have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Dwight, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Dwight Common School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 16%)
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801 S Columbia St
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-6221

Gr: PK-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: #22.

Dwight High School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
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801 S Franklin St
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-6201

Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

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Dwight, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Dwight Correctional Center (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

23813 East 3200 North Rd
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-2806

Gr: 12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Dwight, IL?

The top ranked public schools in Dwight, IL include Dwight Common School and Dwight High School.

How many public schools are located in Dwight?

2 public schools are located in Dwight.

What percentage of students in Dwight go to public school?

90% of all K-12 students in Dwight are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).

What is the racial composition of students in Dwight?

Dwight public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).