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Kankakee Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 1,499 students in Kankakee, IL, 23% of all K-12 students in Kankakee, IL are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Illinois private school average acceptance rate of 89%.
100% of private schools in Kankakee, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Kankakee Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School
Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School
Gr: PK-12 | 743 students
Catholic
550 W Brookmont Blvd
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-7413
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Grace Christian Academy Photo
Grace Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 5
Christian
2499 Waldron Road
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 939-4579
(6)
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Map of Kankakee Trinity Academy
Kankakee Trinity Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 390 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 5
Christian
1580 Butterfield Trail
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 351-2568
(2)
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Map of St. Martin Of Tours
St. Martin Of Tours
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Catholic
907 S 9th Ave
Kankakee, IL 60901
(815) 932-7911
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Kankakee, IL Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
1,499
Students
$4,100
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
22%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Kankakee)
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,624 Schools
# Students
1,499 Students
251,324 Students
% Students of Color
22%
34%
0.44
0.66
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
605 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
10,480 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
195 Students
25,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
10%
# Black Students
96 Students
21,042 Students
% Black Students
6%
9%
# White Students
1,097 Students
128,851 Students
% White Students
73%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
86 Students
65,524 Students
% of Others Students
6%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
106 Teachers
18,893 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
53%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
11 courses
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,100
$10,418
Average % on Financial Aid
13%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$4,577
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
89%
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

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, Kankakee Trinity Academy, and Grace Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Kankakee?
4 private schools are located in Kankakee.
What percentage of students in Kankakee go to private school?
23% of all K-12 students in Kankakee are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Kankakee?
100% of private schools in Kankakee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Kankakee are often viewed compared to one another?

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