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Kankakee Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 1,499 students in Kankakee, IL.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Illinois private elementary school average acceptance rate of 90%.
100% of private elementary schools in Kankakee, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Kankakee Private Elementary 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
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
955 Schools
# Students
1,499 Students
183,289 Students
% Students of Color
22%
32%
0.44
0.64
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
497 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
8,645 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
195 Students
17,357 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
9%
# Black Students
96 Students
14,636 Students
% Black Students
6%
8%
# White Students
1,097 Students
99,625 Students
% White Students
73%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
290 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
86 Students
43,977 Students
% of Others Students
6%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
106 Teachers
14,099 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
50%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Average ACT score
22
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,100
$9,828
Average % on Financial Aid
13%
31%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$4,336
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
90%
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
5 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Kankakee, IL?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Kankakee, IL include Grace Christian Academy, Kankakee Trinity Academy, and Bishop Mcnamara Catholic High School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Kankakee?
4 private elementary schools are located in Kankakee.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Kankakee?
100% of private elementary schools in Kankakee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Kankakee are often viewed compared to one another?

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