For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,360 students in Kankakee, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Kankakee, 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.
Kankakee, IL public high schools 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 Kankakee have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Kankakee, IL public high school 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 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Kankakee, IL (2026)
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 | 1,360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Kankakee, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Kankakee, IL include Avis Huff Student Support Service, Salt School and Kankakee High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kankakee?
4 public high schools are located in Kankakee.
What is the racial composition of students in Kankakee?
Kankakee public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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