For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,447 students in 60901, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in 60901, IL are Avis Huff Student Support Service, Salt School and Kankakee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 60901 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 60901, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 60901 have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kankakee High School, with 71% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60901, IL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
60901, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 60901, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 60901, IL include Avis Huff Student Support Service, Salt School and Kankakee High School.
How many public high schools are located in 60901?
4 public high schools are located in 60901.
What is the racial composition of students in 60901?
60901 public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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