For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 740 students in Dwight, IL (there are , 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 average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dwight, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dwight Common School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Columbia St
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-6221
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%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Franklin St
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-6201
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-6201
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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
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 55% (majority Hispanic).
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