Schools in Kankakee, Illinois (2025)
11 schools · 5,070 students · 11 public · median Enrollment 437.
Kankakee, in Illinois, has 11 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 5,070 students. By level there are 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 other; by sector 11 public.
The median Enrollment across Kankakee's schools is 437, above the Illinois median of 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
10 of the 11 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Limestone Middle Sch (55.9, top 50% of middle schools nationally), followed by Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem (21.6, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Taft Primary School (21.3, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Kankakee High School (1,360 students), John Kennedy Middle Grade School (519 students), Kankakee Junior High School (501 students).
Ranked schools in Kankakee
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Illinois.
- 156Limestone Middle SchKankakee · Public Middle32% Math proficiency · 468 students
- 222Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori ElemKankakee · Public Elementary26% Math proficiency · 437 students
- 321Taft Primary SchoolKankakee · Public Elementary30% Math proficiency · 316 students
- 416Steuben Elementary SchoolKankakee · Public Elementary24.5% Math proficiency · 234 students
- 513Kankakee High SchoolKankakee · Public High7% Math proficiency · 1,360 students
- 611Mark Twain Primary SchoolKankakee · Public Elementary10% Math proficiency · 192 students
- 710Edison Primary SchoolKankakee · Public Elementary7.5% Math proficiency · 192 students
- 810John Kennedy Middle Grade SchoolKankakee · Public Elementary14% Math proficiency · 519 students
- 910Kankakee Junior High SchoolKankakee · Public Middle10% Math proficiency · 501 students
- 108King Middle Grade SchoolKankakee · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 385 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Limestone Middle Sch Kankakee · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 55.9 Top 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 468 |
| 2 | Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem Kankakee · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 21.6 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 437 |
| 3 | Taft Primary School Kankakee · Elementary · Grades K–3 | Public | 21.3 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 316 |
| 4 | Steuben Elementary School Kankakee · Elementary · Grades PK–3 | Public | 15.5 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 234 |
| 5 | Kankakee High School Kankakee · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 12.8 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 1,360 |
| 6 | Mark Twain Primary School Kankakee · Elementary · Grades PK–3 | Public | 10.6 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 192 |
| 7 | Edison Primary School Kankakee · Elementary · Grades K–3 | Public | 10.3 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 192 |
| 8 | John Kennedy Middle Grade School Kankakee · Elementary · Grades 2–6 | Public | 10.1 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 519 |
| 9 | Kankakee Junior High School Kankakee · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 9.9 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 501 |
| 10 | King Middle Grade School Kankakee · Elementary · Grades 3–6 | Public | 7.8 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 385 |
Other schools in Kankakee
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Kankakee side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Kankakee?
Limestone Middle Sch is the highest-ranked school in Kankakee with a Success Index (US) of 55.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States).
How many schools are in Kankakee?
Kankakee has 11 schools (2 middle, 7 elementary, 1 high, 1 other) educating 5,070 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Kankakee?
The median Enrollment across schools in Kankakee is 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.