For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,412 students in 60901, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 60901, IL are Limestone Middle School, Avis Huff Student Support Service and Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-montessori Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60901 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60901, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60901, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Limestone Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
963 N 5000w Rd
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-2243
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-2243
Gr: 5-8 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-montessori Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 Warren Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0709
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0709
Gr: PK-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Kankakee Junior High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2250 E Crestwood St
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0730
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0730
Gr: 7-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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 middle schools in 60901, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 60901, IL include Limestone Middle School, Avis Huff Student Support Service and Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-montessori Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60901?
5 public middle schools are located in 60901.
What is the racial composition of students in 60901?
60901 public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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