Edison Primary School vs Kankakee Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 770 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Primary School
Kankakee · Public elementary · Grades K–3
192 students
Kankakee Junior High School
Kankakee · Public middle · Grades 7–8
501 students
| Measure | Edison Primary School Kankakee, Illinois | Kankakee Junior High School Kankakee, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2243 of 2,303 | #659 of 670 |
| National rank | #49373 of 50,301 | #15103 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 192 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 192 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 10% |
| city | Kankakee | Kankakee |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (10.3 vs 9.9).
- •Kankakee Junior High School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 7.5%).
- •Kankakee Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 2.5%).
- •Kankakee Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 92.7%).
- •Edison Primary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.9).
- •Kankakee Junior High School is the larger school with 501 students compared with 192.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Edison Primary School better than Kankakee Junior High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Edison Primary School and Kankakee Junior High School?
About 770 m in a straight line, between Kankakee and Kankakee in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Primary School: 192. Kankakee Junior High School: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Primary School and Kankakee Junior High School rank in Illinois?
Edison Primary School is 2243rd of 2,303 and Kankakee Junior High School is 659th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).