For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 4,838 students in Kankakee County, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Kankakee County, IL are Manteno Elementary School, St. George Elementary School and Noel Levasseur Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kankakee County, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Kankakee County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Kankakee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manteno Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
555 W Cook St
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7200
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7200
Grades: PK-4
| 697 students
Rank: #22.
St. George Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5200 E Center St
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 933-1503
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 933-1503
Grades: PK-8
| 386 students
Rank: #33.
Noel Levasseur Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
813 W Burns Rd, Besd 53 Transp
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-4500
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-4500
Grades: PK-3
| 340 students
Rank: #44.
Alan B Shepard Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 N Convent St
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-4600
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-4600
Grades: PK-3
| 477 students
Rank: #55.
Grant Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
421 Esson Farm Rd
Grant Park, IL 60940
(815) 465-2183
Grant Park, IL 60940
(815) 465-2183
Grades: PK-8
| 320 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-montessori Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 Warren Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0709
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0709
Grades: PK-8
| 445 students
Rank: #77.
St. Anne Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
333 S Saint Louis Ave
Saint Anne, IL 60964
(815) 427-8153
Saint Anne, IL 60964
(815) 427-8153
Grades: PK-8
| 254 students
Rank: #88.
Mark Twain Primary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2250 E Court St
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0722
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0722
Grades: PK-3
| 212 students
Rank: #99.
Steuben Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
520 S Wildwood Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-7813
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-7813
Grades: PK-3
| 214 students
Rank: #1010.
Lorenzo R Smith Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4120 S Wheeler Rd
Pembroke Township, IL 60958
(815) 944-5219
Pembroke Township, IL 60958
(815) 944-5219
Grades: PK-8
| 199 students
Rank: n/an/a
522 E Smith St
Bonfield, IL 60913
(815) 933-6995
Bonfield, IL 60913
(815) 933-6995
Grades: PK-1
| 306 students
Rank: n/an/a
610 Liberty St
Bradley, IL 60915
(815) 933-2233
Bradley, IL 60915
(815) 933-2233
Grades: PK-2
| 525 students
Rank: n/an/a
710 N Chicago Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0773
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0773
Grades: PK
| 463 students
Kankakee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 239
Aroma Park, IL 60910
(815) 937-1162
Aroma Park, IL 60910
(815) 937-1162
Grades: K-3
| 173 students
P O Box Af
Hopkins Park, IL 60944
(815) 944-8797
Hopkins Park, IL 60944
(815) 944-8797
Grades: PK-K
| 92 students
50 W Industrial Dr
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0771
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0771
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
Indian Oaks Academy (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
101 Bramble Ln
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 802-3753
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 802-3753
Grades: 7-12
| 90 students
Jefferson School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
381 S Fourth Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0777
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0777
Grades: PK
| 96 students
Kankakee M S U (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
37040 South State Route 102
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 476-5201
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 476-5201
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
369 N 5th Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-8116
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-8116
Grades: K-3
| 197 students
251 North Maple St
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7051
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7051
Grades: PK-1
| 266 students
415 N Dixie Hwy
Momence, IL 60954
(815) 472-4045
Momence, IL 60954
(815) 472-4045
Grades: PK-K
| 180 students
210 East Main St
Reddick, IL 60961
(815) 365-2375
Reddick, IL 60961
(815) 365-2375
Grades: 4-5
| 107 students
160 W River St
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-5300
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-5300
Grades: PK-K
| 184 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Kankakee County, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Kankakee County, IL include Manteno Elementary School, St. George Elementary School and Noel Levasseur Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Kankakee County?
13 public preschools are located in Kankakee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kankakee County?
Kankakee County public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Kankakee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Kankakee County include: Noel Levasseur Elementary School vs. Alan B Shepard Elementary School, Alan B Shepard Elementary School vs. Noel Levasseur Elementary School, St. Anne Elementary School vs. Bradley East Elementary School
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