Top 3 Best Kankakee Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 983 students in Kankakee, IL (there are 14 public schools, serving 5,479 public students). 15% of all K-12 students in Kankakee, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The top ranked private schools in Kankakee, IL include Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School, Grace Christian Academy and Kankakee Trinity Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private schools in Kankakee, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Kankakee Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School
(Catholic)
550 W Brookmont Blvd
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-7413
Grades: 9-12
| 315 students
Grace Christian Academy
Grace Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(6)
2499 Waldron Road
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 939-4579
Grades: PK-12
| 241 students
Kankakee Trinity Academy
(Christian)
(2)
1580 Butterfield Trail
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 935-8080
Grades: PK-12
| 302 students
St. Martin Of Tours
(Catholic)
907 S 9th Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-7911
Grades: PK-8
| 125 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Kankakee, IL?
The top ranked private schools in Kankakee, IL include Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School, Grace Christian Academy and Kankakee Trinity Academy.
How many private schools are located in Kankakee, IL?
4 private schools are located in Kankakee, IL.
What percentage of students in Kankakee, IL go to private school?
15% of all K-12 students in Kankakee, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kankakee, IL?
100% of private schools in Kankakee, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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