Dwight-Englewood School

Dwight-Englewood School (D-E) is a coeducational, independent school of approximately 900 students, serving a seamless education experience for students in preschool through Grade 12. Comprised of three divisions -- the Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools -- each with their own distinctive personality, D-E is the most ethnically-diverse school in Bergen County with students who represent over 80 communities in New Jersey and New York. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools, and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.

Dwight-Englewood gives the highest quality preparation for college and university work while fostering independent thinking; the ability to solve problems; and the skills, tolerance, and integrity it takes to thrive in our multifaceted world.

“As a community of learners, Dwight-Englewood School strives to foster in each student a passion for life-long learning. We seek excellence, honor integrity, and embrace diversity in order to meet the challenges of a changing world and make it better.”

Commitment, courage, respect, honesty, judgment and community —these enduring Core Values and fundamental principles of our school have shaped our culture and have guided generations of faculty, students, parents, and administrators. They are palpable everywhere, deeply embedded, and thoroughly define Dwight-Englewood’s distinctive environment—one that is serious, challenging, and caring all at once.

Here, at every level, in the Lower, Middle, and Upper School divisions, students gain critical skills, seek excellence, ignite their passions, and develop the habit of lifelong learning. They become whole persons, with an educational experience rooted in tradition but aimed at innovation. Through our foundation documents - A Profile of a D-E Teacher and a Profile of a D-E Graduate -- we articulate our vision for how our community members represent themselves both locally and globally.

On stage and on the playing fields, in the library and dining halls, on field trips, and even in casual hallway exchanges, learning is always present, active, and even joyful. Here, in our caring community, we listen carefully, we question probingly, we speak respectfully, we embrace diverse opinions and cultural perspectives, we encourage new ideas and challenge old ones, and we enjoy each other’s company.

At Dwight-Englewood, we all come to grow. We seek growth in respect, honesty, judgment, commitment, courage and community and expect each of us to work towards living these, our shared values. We believe that the opportunity to grow is a precious gift, one that brings out our best selves. Our community aspires to meet the ideals of our Mission Statement, and our alumni endeavor to meet the principles identified in our Profile of a Graduate and Profile of a Teacher (see below).

We are delighted that you are interested in learning about the Dwight-Englewood School. As the area's longest-established independent PreK through Grade 12 co-ed day school, our students take advantage of an unparalleled rich academic experience that is both traditional and innovative. We provide a rigorous college preparatory program rooted in the classical liberal arts while at the same time preparing students with 21st-century skills they will need for their futures.

We enroll dynamic classes of talented, motivated and responsible students whose learning is deepened by their engagement with their peers and caring faculty. Students thrive here in a variety of ways including the arts, athletics, leadership and service. Our community of over 1000 students represents more than 80 towns in Bergen, Hudson and Rockland counties, as well as New York City. In the tradition of the nation's finest independent schools, we offer small classes and stimulating coursework that encourages students to take risks and to learn to pursue their passions. What distinguishes us is the rich diversity within our school community and the varying perspectives our students and faculty bring.