For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 5,345 students in Kankakee County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Kankakee County, IL are Kankakee Area Co-op Day School, Herscher High School and Manteno High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kankakee County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Kankakee County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Kankakee County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Herscher High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Kankakee County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kankakee Area Co-op Day School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Po Box 71
Saint Anne, IL 60964
(815) 939-3651
Saint Anne, IL 60964
(815) 939-3651
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Herscher High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 N Main St
Herscher, IL 60941
(815) 426-2103
Herscher, IL 60941
(815) 426-2103
Grades: 9-12
| 515 students
Rank: #33.
Manteno High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
443 N Maple St
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7101
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7101
Grades: 8-12
| 663 students
Rank: #44.
Grant Park High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 549
Grant Park, IL 60940
(815) 465-2181
Grant Park, IL 60940
(815) 465-2181
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
Rank: #55.
Avis Huff Student Support Services Center
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: #66.
Bradley-bourbonnais C High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 W North St
Bradley, IL 60915
(815) 937-3707
Bradley, IL 60915
(815) 937-3707
Grades: 9-12
| 1,966 students
Rank: #77.
Momence High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 N Franklin St
Momence, IL 60954
(815) 472-6477
Momence, IL 60954
(815) 472-6477
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
St Anne Comm High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
650 W Guertin St
Saint Anne, IL 60964
(815) 427-8145
Saint Anne, IL 60964
(815) 427-8145
Grades: 9-12
| 193 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #1010.
Kankakee High School
(Math: 6% | 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
| 1,544 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
Kankakee Area Career Center
Vocational School
Po Box 570
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 939-4971
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 939-4971
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Kankakee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aroma Park Primary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
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 2021)
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 2021)
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 high schools in Kankakee County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Kankakee County, IL include Kankakee Area Co-op Day School, Herscher High School and Manteno High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kankakee County, IL?
12 public high schools are located in Kankakee County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Kankakee County, IL?
Kankakee County, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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