For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,339 students in Kewanee, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 147 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Kewanee, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Kewanee, IL are Wethersfield Jr/sr High School, Wethersfield Elementary School and Central Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kewanee, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Kewanee have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kewanee, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wethersfield Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
439 Willard St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4205
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4205
Gr: 7-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Wethersfield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
439 Willard St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4800
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Central Junior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 E Central Blvd
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4290
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4290
Gr: 7-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
609 W Central Blvd
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3013
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3013
Gr: 2-3 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 E Central Blvd
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4290
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4290
Gr: 4-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Kewanee High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 E 3rd St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3328
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3328
Gr: 9-12 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
1401 Lake St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 852-2449
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 852-2449
Gr: K-1 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
920 N Burr St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 852-2449
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 852-2449
Gr: PK | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kewanee, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Kewanee, IL include Wethersfield Jr/sr High School, Wethersfield Elementary School and Central Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Kewanee?
8 public schools are located in Kewanee.
What percentage of students in Kewanee go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Kewanee are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kewanee?
Kewanee public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Kewanee are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kewanee include: Wethersfield Jr/sr High School vs. Kewanee High School, Kewanee High School vs. Wethersfield Jr/sr High School, Wethersfield Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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