For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 843 students in Kewanee, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Kewanee, IL are Wethersfield Jr/sr High School and Kewanee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kewanee, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Kewanee have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Kewanee, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wethersfield Jr/sr High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Kewanee, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wethersfield Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
439 Willard St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4205
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4205
Gr: 7-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Kewanee High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 E 3rd St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3328
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3328
Gr: 9-12 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Kewanee, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Franklin School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
600 N Lexington Ave
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3013
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3013
Gr: 4-9 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Kewanee, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Kewanee, IL include Wethersfield Jr/sr High School and Kewanee High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kewanee?
2 public high schools are located in Kewanee.
What is the racial composition of students in Kewanee?
Kewanee public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Kewanee are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kewanee include: Wethersfield Jr/sr High School vs. Kewanee High School, Kewanee High School vs. Wethersfield Jr/sr High School
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