For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,774 students in 60901, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60901, IL are Limestone Middle School, Avis Huff Student Support Service and Mark Twain Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60901 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60901, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60901, IL Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Limestone Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
963 N 5000w Rd
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-2243
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-2243
Grades: 5-8
| 501 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: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mark Twain Primary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2250 E Court St
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0722
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0722
Grades: PK-3
| 213 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Taft Primary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1155 W Hawkins St
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-0811
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-0811
Grades: K-3
| 354 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-montessori Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 Warren Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0709
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0709
Grades: K-8
| 429 students
Rank: #66.
Steuben Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
520 S Wildwood Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-7813
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-7813
Grades: PK-3
| 201 students
Rank: #77.
John Kennedy Middle Grade School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1550 W Calista St
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0764
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0764
Grades: 2-6
| 543 students
Rank: #88.
King Middle Grade School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1440 E Court St
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0750
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0750
Grades: 3-6
| 344 students
Rank: #99.
Edison Primary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1991 E Maple St
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-0621
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-0621
Grades: K-3
| 189 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
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 elementary schools in 60901, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60901, IL include Limestone Middle School, Avis Huff Student Support Service and Mark Twain Primary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60901?
10 public elementary schools are located in 60901.
What is the racial composition of students in 60901?
60901 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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