Kankakee County Schools & Education
Kankakee County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
72/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
91.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,337
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
72/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#32
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Kankakee County
Measured School Summary
Kankakee County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 72/100 and a graduation rate of 91.7%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Kankakee County spends $9,337 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 14% above the Illinois average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Kankakee County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
42 public schools and 14 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
72/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #32 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
91.7%
2.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,337
$87 above the state average
School coverage
42
14 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Kankakee County has 42 public schools across 14 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Kankakee County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Higher-signal county
Kankakee County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#32
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 9 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 95% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Kankakee SD 111
Elementary to high school visible
4,784 students
11 listed schools in this county slice.
Bourbonnais SD 53
Elementary and middle visible
2,296 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Bradley Bourbonnais CHSD 307
High school only in this slice
1,921 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Manteno CUSD 5
Elementary to high school visible
1,886 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Kankakee SD 111 is the largest listed district slice, with 11 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Kankakee County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Kankakee County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Kankakee County, Illinois
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Diverse Schooling Across 42 Campuses
Kankakee County's 16,376 students are served by 42 public schools spread across 14 different districts. The landscape includes 20 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 10 high schools, ensuring a clear path for student progression. The county also features 3 alternative and 3 special education schools to meet diverse learning needs.
Kankakee SD 111 Leads Local Districts
Kankakee SD 111 is the largest district in the county, managing 11 schools and 4,784 students. Bourbonnais SD 53 also serves a significant cohort of 2,296 students across 5 schools. While the county has a wide variety of traditional schools, there are currently no charter schools in operation.
A Mix of Suburb, City, and Rural Life
The county offers a rare balance of school locales: 15 suburban, 13 rural, and 11 city schools. The average enrollment of 468 students is anchored by large campuses like Bradley-Bourbonnais High, which serves 1,921 students. This diversity allows families to choose the environment—whether city, suburb, or country—that best fits their lifestyle.
School Overview
Total Schools
42
in Kankakee County
Reported Enrollment
16,376
40 schools reporting
School Districts
14
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
14 School Districts in Kankakee County
Kankakee SD 111
GuideBourbonnais SD 53
Bradley Bourbonnais CHSD 307
Manteno CUSD 5
Herscher CUSD 2
Bradley SD 61
Momence CUSD 1
Grant Park CUSD 6
St George CCSD 258
St Anne CCSD 256
42 Public Schools in Kankakee County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 42 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley-Bourbonnais C High School | Profile | Bradley Bourbonnais CHSD 307 | Bradley, 60915Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,921 |
| Kankakee High School | Profile | Kankakee SD 111 | Kankakee, 60901City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,513 |
| Liberty Intermediate School | Record | Bourbonnais SD 53 | Bourbonnais, 60914Suburb: Small | 4–6 | Middle | 720 |
| Manteno Elem School | Record | Manteno CUSD 5 | Manteno, 60950Suburb: Small | PK–4 | Primary | 696 |
| Manteno High School | Record | Manteno CUSD 5 | Manteno, 60950Suburb: Small | 8–12 | High | 637 |
| Kankakee Junior High School | Record | Kankakee SD 111 | Kankakee, 60901City: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 560 |
| Manteno Middle School | Record | Manteno CUSD 5 | Manteno, 60950Suburb: Small | 5–8 | Middle | 553 |
| John Kennedy Middle Grade School | Record | Kankakee SD 111 | Kankakee, 60901City: Small | 2–6 | Primary | 543 |
| Bradley East Elem School | Record | Bradley SD 61 | Bradley, 60915Suburb: Small | PK–2 | Primary | 529 |
| Herscher High School | Record | Herscher CUSD 2 | Herscher, 60941Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 502 |
| Limestone Middle Sch | Record | Herscher CUSD 2 | Kankakee, 60901Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 501 |
| Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center | Record | Bourbonnais SD 53 | Bourbonnais, 60914Suburb: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 499 |
| Alan B Shepard Elem School | Record | Bourbonnais SD 53 | Bourbonnais, 60914Suburb: Small | PK–3 | Primary | 470 |
| Proegler School | Record | Kankakee SD 111 | Kankakee, 60901City: Small | PK | Other | 438 |
| Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem | Record | Kankakee SD 111 | Kankakee, 60901City: Small | KG–8 | Primary | 429 |
| Bradley Central Middle School | Record | Bradley SD 61 | Bradley, 60915Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 407 |
| St George Elem School | Record | St George CCSD 258 | Bourbonnais, 60914Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 392 |
| Herscher Intermediate Sch | Record | Herscher CUSD 2 | Herscher, 60941Rural: Distant | 2–5 | Primary | 369 |
| Bradley West Elem School | Record | Bradley SD 61 | Bradley, 60915Suburb: Small | 3–5 | Primary | 363 |
| Taft Primary School | Record | Kankakee SD 111 | Kankakee, 60901City: Small | KG–3 | Primary | 354 |
Bradley-Bourbonnais C High School
Bradley Bourbonnais CHSD 307
Bradley, 60915 / Suburb: Small
Kankakee High School
Kankakee SD 111
Kankakee, 60901 / City: Small
Liberty Intermediate School
Bourbonnais SD 53
Bourbonnais, 60914 / Suburb: Small
John Kennedy Middle Grade School
Kankakee SD 111
Kankakee, 60901 / City: Small
Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center
Bourbonnais SD 53
Bourbonnais, 60914 / Suburb: Small
Alan B Shepard Elem School
Bourbonnais SD 53
Bourbonnais, 60914 / Suburb: Small
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem
Kankakee SD 111
Kankakee, 60901 / City: Small
St George Elem School
St George CCSD 258
Bourbonnais, 60914 / Rural: Fringe
Herscher Intermediate Sch
Herscher CUSD 2
Herscher, 60941 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,337
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Kankakee County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Kankakee County, Illinois?
Kankakee County's 16,376 students are served by 42 public schools spread across 14 different districts. The landscape includes 20 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 10 high schools, ensuring a clear path for student progression. The county also features 3 alternative and 3 special education schools to meet diverse learning needs.
What are the major school districts in Kankakee County, Illinois?
Kankakee SD 111 is the largest district in the county, managing 11 schools and 4,784 students. Bourbonnais SD 53 also serves a significant cohort of 2,296 students across 5 schools. While the county has a wide variety of traditional schools, there are currently no charter schools in operation.
What is the school experience like in Kankakee County?
The county offers a rare balance of school locales: 15 suburban, 13 rural, and 11 city schools. The average enrollment of 468 students is anchored by large campuses like Bradley-Bourbonnais High, which serves 1,921 students. This diversity allows families to choose the environment—whether city, suburb, or country—that best fits their lifestyle.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.