Welcome to Dwight-Englewood School

A Message from Dr. James Calleroz White, Head of School

At Dwight-Englewood, we are more than a school; we are a community of learners, united by a shared belief in the power of education to transform lives and strengthen society. We exist to foster in each student a passion for life-long learning, to help them develop the skills, values, and courage to meet the challenges of a changing world, and to make that world better. We are a community that is both accessible and exceptional, a place where students are known, challenged, and celebrated for who they are and who they are becoming.

Set on a beautifully spacious campus in Englewood, NJ, D-E is a coeducational Preschool through Grade 12 independent school of over 1,000 students located just minutes from New York City. Our campus offers the best of both worlds: a vibrant, diverse academic community in a beautifully designed natural setting, with unparalleled access to the culture, ideas, and opportunities of one of the world’s most dynamic cities. Dwight-Englewood is proudly diverse by design, drawing students and families from 100+ zip codes and across a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Whether you’re arriving from across the George Washington Bridge or from New Jersey neighborhoods, you’ll find a place here where your child can thrive.

A Mission That Lives in Every Classroom

Our mission is not something we hang on a wall; it lives in our relationships, our curriculum, and our daily practice. We seek excellence in all that we do, we honor integrity as the foundation of learning and leadership, and we embrace diversity as a source of strength, perspective, beauty, and innovation. Students here are encouraged to think deeply, act ethically, and contribute meaningfully.

We are equally committed to building and sustaining a community where every individual is seen, valued, and respected. Rooted in our vision, we continuously work to grow a school culture that affirms the dignity of all people while embedding the values of respect, honesty, judgment, community, courage, and commitment.

Where Students Grow Unapologetically… in Every Direction

From the earliest years through graduation, students at D-E explore a dynamic academic program that inspires curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. Our classrooms are spaces of intellectual energy and deep engagement. But the learning doesn’t stop there. Our school is intentionally designed to nurture and support every student’s intellectual growth, personal development, and creative expression. Across all three divisions, Lower, Middle, and Upper, we prioritize academic excellence, artistic exploration, and athletic engagement, helping students discover their passions and purpose along the way. Regardless of what area or areas your students dive into, we encourage them to think critically, collaborate meaningfully, and lead with empathy. They’re encouraged to ask big questions, explore new ideas, and take intellectual risks, skills they carry with them long after graduation, indeed, the true skills that they will need to navigate an increasingly complex and multifaceted world.

Students also find voice and expression in award-winning arts programs, discover teamwork and resilience on our competitive athletic fields, and connect with nature in our indoor and outdoor learning environments, which span over 40 acres of woods, gardens, fields, and open spaces.

They are scientists and actors, athletes and poets, leaders and listeners. They are known, supported, and challenged by dedicated educators who meet them with high expectations, genuine care, and the type of love and support that nurtures our students to aspire to be their very best selves.