Co-ed private school in Englewood, NJ offering K-12 education with specialized support for special needs students and IEPs
Dwight-Englewood School offers a seamless educational journey from preschool through grade 12, providing high-quality preparation for college and university while fostering independent thinking and problem-solving skills. As a nonsectarian institution founded in 1889, the school supports students with Special Education needs, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and developmental support, ensuring that students with diverse learning needs receive tailored therapeutic services and specialized instruction.
The school maintains a supportive environment with an average class size of 14 and a student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 8:1 (1,020 students and 130 teachers). With 70% of faculty holding advanced degrees, the school emphasizes academic rigor alongside inclusivity, offering advanced courses in subjects like Calculus, Physics, and Computer Science. The campus also features extensive extracurricular opportunities, including an Autism Awareness Club and various clubs focused on social justice and community service.
Admissions are rolling with a deadline of December 5th, and the school accepts students on a co-ed basis. Tuition is $61,400 annually, though rates are lower for preschool and elementary grades. Families interested in the school's specialized support systems, admission process, or specific programs for students with special needs are encouraged to contact the admissions office directly at (201) 569-9500.
At a Glance
GradesPrekindergarten-12
Students1020
Class Size14:1 ratio
Tuition$61,400
Est.1889
DeadlineDec. 5 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, New Jersey Association of Independent Schools
School Information
| Year Founded | 1889 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $61,400 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition is less for Pre- School and Elementary |
| Total Students | 1020 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 130 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 70 |
| Average Class Size | 14 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Andrew Hume |
| Admissions Associate | Nassér Samedy |
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 5 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 50 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 50 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Learning Programs Supported
Special EducationIndividualized Education ProgramsSpecial Needs SupportTherapeutic ServicesDevelopmental Support
Advanced Courses
Art HistoryBiologyCalculus ABCalculus BCChemistryComputer ScienceEnglish LiteratureEnvironmental ScienceFrench LanguageLatinMondern European HistoryPhysicsSpanish LanguageSpanish LiteratureStatisticsStudio ArtUnited States HistoryShow More (1)Hide
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Alpine Skiing · Baseball · Basketball · Crew · Cross Country · Fencing · Field Hockey · Flag Football · Football · Golf · Ice Hockey · Lacrosse · Soccer · Softball · Squash · Tennis · Track and Field · Ultimate Frisbee · Volleyball · Winter Track · Show More (4) · Hide |
| Clubs and Organizations | A Capella Group · Action Against Homelessness · AIDS Awareness · Amnesty International · Autism Awareness Club · Bergen County Math League · Calliope (Literary Magazine) · Chamber Music · Chemistry Olympics · Community Outreach · Cultural Diversity Club · D-E Against Destructive Decisions · D-E Animal Rights · D-E Fight Against Cancer · Dance Club · Drama Club · Environmental Action Club · Fencing Club · Festival of Student Written One-Act Plays · Film Festival · Financial Club · Gay-Straight Student Alliance · Helping Hands Peer Tutoring · Helping Out People Everywhere · Jazz Rock · Juggling Club · Michael Andrew Glowski Intramural Competition · Parnassus Language Magazine · Peer Group Meetings · Photography Magazine · Poster Club · Quartet · Robotics Club · Spectrum (Upper School Newspaper) · Stage Crew · Student Government · Tour Guides / Admissions Ambassadors · Upper School Fall Play · Winter Musical · Yearbook · Show More (24) · Hide |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools · New Jersey Association of Independent Schools |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Average ACT Score | 30 |
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