For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,120 students in 60901, IL (there are , serving 1,499 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 60901, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60901, IL are Limestone Middle School, Avis Huff Student Support Service and Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-montessori Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60901 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60901, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60901, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Limestone Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
963 N 5000w Rd
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-2243
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-2243
Grades: 5-8
| 465 students
Rank: #22.
Avis Huff Student Support Service
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
369 N 5th Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 802-7800
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 802-7800
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
Taft Primary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1155 W Hawkins St
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-0811
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-0811
Grades: K-3
| 301 students
Rank: #66.
Salt School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 W Industrial Dr
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 935-7282
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 935-7282
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
John Kennedy Middle Grade School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1550 W Calista St
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0764
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0764
Grades: 2-6
| 515 students
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Kankakee Junior High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2250 E Crestwood St
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0730
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0730
Grades: 7-8
| 502 students
Rank: #1010.
King Middle Grade School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1440 E Court St
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0750
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0750
Grades: 3-6
| 351 students
Rank: #1111.
Kankakee High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Jeffery St
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0740
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0740
Grades: 9-12
| 1,447 students
Rank: #1212.
Edison Primary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1991 E Maple St
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-0621
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-0621
Grades: K-3
| 205 students
Rank: n/an/a
I Kan Regional Alternatve Att Center
Alternative School
50 W Industrial Dr
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-4918
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-4918
Grades: 6-12
| n/a 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
60901, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
50 W Industrial Dr
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0771
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0771
Grades: 6-12
| 41 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
369 N 5th Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-8116
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-8116
Grades: K-3
| 197 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60901, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60901, IL include Limestone Middle School, Avis Huff Student Support Service and Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-montessori Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60901?
14 public schools are located in 60901.
What percentage of students in 60901 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 60901 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60901?
60901 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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