Top 10 Best Illinois Charter Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 78 charter public elementary schools serving 37,361 students in Illinois.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public elementary schools in Illinois are Prairie Crossing Charter School, Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr and Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Illinois charter public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Charter Public Elementary Schools in Illinois (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Crossing Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1531 Jones Point Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-9722
Grades: K-8
| 429 students
Rank: #22.
Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr
Charter School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1600 Dundee Ave
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 883-5013
Grades: K-7
| 406 students
Rank: #33.
Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus
Charter School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3131 Sheridan Rd
Great Lakes, IL 60088
(847) 473-3845
Grades: K-8
| 500 students
Rank: #44.
Cambridge Lakes Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
900 Wester Blvd
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 464-4300
Grades: K-12
| 635 students
Rank: #55.
Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk
Charter School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2245 W Pershing Rd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 247-8400
Grades: K-12
| 866 students
Rank: #66.
Kipp Academy Chicago Campus
Charter School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4818 W Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 938-8553
Grades: K-8
| 606 students
Rank: #77.
Chicago Math & Sci Elementary Charter
Charter School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7212 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 761-8960
Grades: 6-12
| 606 students
Rank: #88.
Univ Of Chicago Chtr-nth Kenwood
Charter School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1119 E 46th St
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 536-2399
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elementary School
Charter School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5135 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 434-6355
Grades: K-8
| 270 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Learn Chtr 9 Campus In Waukegan
Charter School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 W Glen Flora Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 377-0690
Grades: K-8
| 421 students
Rank: #1111.
Acero Chtr - Spc Zizumbo Elementary School
Charter School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4248 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 579-3470
Grades: K-8
| 551 students
Rank: #1212.
Cics - Irving Park Campus
Charter School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3820 N Spaulding Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 433-5000
Grades: K-8
| 533 students
Rank: #1313.
Kipp One Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
730 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 938-8578
Grades: K-8
| 985 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Cics - Avalon/south Shore
Charter School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 E 83rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 721-0858
Grades: K-8
| 456 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Springfield Ball Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2530 E Ash St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3275
Grades: K-8
| 384 students
Rank: #1616.
Locke A Elementary Charter Academy
Charter School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3141 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 265-7232
Grades: K-8
| 321 students
Rank: #1717.
Learn Chtr - Hunter Perkins Camp
Charter School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 W 83rd St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 488-1634
Grades: K-8
| 471 students
Rank: #1818.
Horizon Science Acad-belmont
Charter School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2456 N Mango Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-2702
Grades: K-8
| 555 students
Rank: #1919.
Acero Chtr Network - Jovita Idar
Charter School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5050 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 455-5450
Grades: K-8
| 521 students
Rank: #2020.
Great Lakes Academy Charter Elementary School
Charter School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8401 S Saginaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 503-3040
Grades: K-8
| 524 students
Rank: #2121.
Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1616 S Avers Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 521-4399
Grades: K-8
| 905 students
Rank: #2222.
Learn Charter Excel Campus
Charter School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3021 W Carroll Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-7001
Grades: K-8
| 374 students
Rank: #2323.
Acero Chtr-brighton Park Elementary School
Charter School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4420 S Fairfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 455-5434
Grades: K-8
| 534 students
Rank: #2424.
Jackson Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
315 Summit St
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 316-0093
Grades: K-5
| 231 students
Rank: #2525.
Christopher House Chrt Elementary School
Charter School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5235 W Belden St
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 922-7542
Grades: PK-8
| 444 students
Rank: #2626.
Cics - Washington Pk Campus
Charter School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
110 E 61st St
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 347-0200
Grades: K-8
| 486 students
Rank: #2727.
Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus
Charter School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8914 S Buffalo Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 722-8577
Grades: K-8
| 419 students
Rank: #2828.
Learn Chtr - Middle School
Charter School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3021 W Carroll Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 584-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 279 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps
Charter School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2510 W Cortez St
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 455-5410
Grades: K-8
| 219 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Learn 10 Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1811 Morrow Ave
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 693-5021
Grades: K-8
| 282 students
Rank: #3131.
Acero Chtr - Sandra Cisneros Elementary School
Charter School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2744 W Pershing Rd
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 376-8830
Grades: K-8
| 415 students
Rank: #3232.
Cics - Basil Campus
Charter School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1816 W Garfield Blvd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 778-9455
Grades: K-8
| 481 students
Rank: #3333.
Cics - Bucktown Campus
Charter School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2235 N Hamilton Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 645-3321
Grades: K-8
| 621 students
Rank: #3434.
Learn Chtr-campbell Campus
Charter School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
212 S Francisco Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 826-0370
Grades: K-8
| 366 students
Rank: #3535.
Cics - West Belden Campus
Charter School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2245 N Mcvicker Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-9430
Grades: K-8
| 543 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked charter public elementary schools in Illinois?
The top ranked charter public elementary schools in Illinois include Prairie Crossing Charter School, Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr and Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus.
How many charter public elementary schools are located in Illinois?
78 charter public elementary schools are located in Illinois.
What is the racial composition of students in Illinois?
Illinois charter public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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