For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 5,178 students in Kankakee County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Kankakee County, IL are Kasec Alternative Day Program, Herscher High School and Grant Park 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 16% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Kankakee County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Kankakee County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Herscher High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Kankakee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kasec Alternative Day Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
650 W Guertin St, High School
Saint Anne, IL 60964
(815) 939-3651
Saint Anne, IL 60964
(815) 939-3651
Gr: 4-12
Rank: #22.
Herscher High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 N Main St
Herscher, IL 60941
(815) 426-2103
Herscher, IL 60941
(815) 426-2103
Gr: 9-12 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Grant Park High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
421 Esson Farm Rd
Grant Park, IL 60940
(815) 465-2181
Grant Park, IL 60940
(815) 465-2181
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: K-12
Rank: #55.
Bradley-bourbonnais C High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 W North St
Bradley, IL 60915
(815) 937-3707
Bradley, IL 60915
(815) 937-3707
Gr: 9-12 | 1,913 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Manteno High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
443 N Maple St
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7100
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7100
Gr: 8-12 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
St. Anne Comm High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
650 W Guertin St
Saint Anne, IL 60964
(815) 427-8145
Saint Anne, IL 60964
(815) 427-8145
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
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
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1010.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,447 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kankakee Area Career Center
Vocational School
4083 N 1000w Rd
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 939-4971
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 939-4971
Gr: 11-12
Kankakee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 239
Aroma Park, IL 60910
(815) 937-1162
Aroma Park, IL 60910
(815) 937-1162
Gr: K-3 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
P O Box Af
Hopkins Park, IL 60944
(815) 944-8797
Hopkins Park, IL 60944
(815) 944-8797
Gr: PK-K | 92 students Minority enrollment: 99%
50 W Industrial Dr
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0771
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0771
Gr: 6-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Indian Oaks Academy (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
101 Bramble Ln
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 802-3753
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 802-3753
Gr: 7-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Jefferson School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
381 S Fourth Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0777
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0777
Gr: PK | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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
369 N 5th Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-8116
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-8116
Gr: K-3 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
251 North Maple St
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7051
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7051
Gr: PK-1 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
415 N Dixie Hwy
Momence, IL 60954
(815) 472-4045
Momence, IL 60954
(815) 472-4045
Gr: PK-K | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
210 East Main St
Reddick, IL 60961
(815) 365-2375
Reddick, IL 60961
(815) 365-2375
Gr: 4-5 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
160 W River St
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-5300
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-5300
Gr: PK-K | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
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 Kasec Alternative Day Program, Herscher High School and Grant Park High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kankakee County?
12 public high schools are located in Kankakee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kankakee County?
Kankakee County public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Kankakee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kankakee County include: Kankakee High School vs. Bradley-bourbonnais C High School, Herscher High School vs. Bradley-bourbonnais C High School, Manteno High School vs. Bradley-bourbonnais C High School
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