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 13% (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 4/10, 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Limestone Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
963 N 5000w Rd
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-2243
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-2243
Grades: 5-8
| 465 students
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
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-montessori Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 Warren Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0709
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0709
Grades: PK-8
| 445 students
Rank: #44.
Kankakee Junior High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2250 E Crestwood St
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0730
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0730
Grades: 7-8
| 502 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
60901, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
50 W Industrial Dr
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0771
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0771
Grades: 6-12
| 41 students
Jefferson School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
381 S Fourth Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0777
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-0777
Grades: PK
| 96 students
369 N 5th Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-8116
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 933-8116
Grades: K-3
| 197 students
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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