For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 4,943 students in Kankakee County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kankakee County, IL are Kasec Alternative Day Program, St. George Elementary School and Manteno Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kankakee County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Kankakee County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kankakee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kasec Alternative Day Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
333 S Saint Louis Ave, Grade S
Saint Anne, IL 60964
(815) 939-3651
Saint Anne, IL 60964
(815) 939-3651
Gr: 4-12
Rank: #22.
St. George Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5200 E Center St
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 933-1503
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 933-1503
Gr: PK-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Manteno Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 N Poplar St
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7150
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7150
Gr: 5-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
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 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Grant Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
421 Esson Farm Rd
Grant Park, IL 60940
(815) 465-2183
Grant Park, IL 60940
(815) 465-2183
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 W John Casey Rd
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-5200
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-5200
Gr: 7-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Manteno High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
443 N Maple St
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7100
Manteno, IL 60950
(815) 928-7100
Gr: 8-12 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
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 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Momence Jr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 W 2nd St
Momence, IL 60954
(815) 472-4184
Momence, IL 60954
(815) 472-4184
Gr: 5-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1111.
Bradley Central Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
260 N Wabash Ave
Bradley, IL 60915
(815) 939-3564
Bradley, IL 60915
(815) 939-3564
Gr: 6-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1313.
Lorenzo R Smith Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4120 S. Wheeler Rd
Pembroke Township, IL 60958
(815) 944-5219
Pembroke Township, IL 60958
(815) 944-5219
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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
Rank: n/an/a
333 S Saint Louis Ave
Saint Anne, IL 60964
(815) 427-8153
Saint Anne, IL 60964
(815) 427-8153
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Kankakee County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kankakee County, IL include Kasec Alternative Day Program, St. George Elementary School and Manteno Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kankakee County?
15 public middle schools are located in Kankakee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kankakee County?
Kankakee County public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Kankakee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Kankakee County include: St. George Elementary School vs. Momence Jr High School, Manteno Middle School vs. Manteno High School, Momence Jr High School vs. St. George Elementary School
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