Best 60901 Illinois Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,743 students in 60901, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 60901 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60901, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60901, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Limestone Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
963 N 5000w Rd
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-2243
Gr: 5-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Avis Huff Student Support Service
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
369 N 5th Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 802-7800
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-montessori Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Warren Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0709
Gr: PK-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mark Twain Primary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2250 E Court St
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0722
Gr: PK-3 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Taft Primary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1155 W Hawkins St
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-0811
Gr: K-3 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
John Kennedy Middle Grade School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 W Calista St
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0764
Gr: 2-6 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Steuben Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
520 S Wildwood Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-7813
Gr: PK-3 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
King Middle Grade School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1440 E Court St
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0750
Gr: 3-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #99.
Edison Primary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1991 E Maple St
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-0621
Gr: K-3 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
I Kan Regional Alternatve Att Center
Alternative School
50 W Industrial Dr
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-4918
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 60901, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60901, IL include Limestone Middle School, Avis Huff Student Support Service and Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-montessori Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60901?
10 public elementary schools are located in 60901.
What is the racial composition of students in 60901?
60901 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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