For the 2025 school year, there are 71 charter public middle schools serving 35,941 students in Illinois.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Middle Schools in Illinois (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Crossing Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1531 Jones Point Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-9722
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-9722
Grades: K-8
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr
Charter School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Dundee Ave
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 883-5013
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 883-5013
Grades: K-8
| 463 students
Rank: #33.
Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus
Charter School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3131 Sheridan Rd
Great Lakes, IL 60088
(847) 377-0600
Great Lakes, IL 60088
(847) 377-0600
Grades: K-8
| 503 students
Rank: #44.
Cambridge Lakes Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Wester Blvd
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 464-4300
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 464-4300
Grades: K-12
| 620 students
Rank: #55.
Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk
Charter School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2245 W Pershing Rd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 247-8400
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 247-8400
Grades: K-12
| 853 students
Rank: #66.
Kipp Academy Chicago Campus
Charter School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4818 W Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 938-8553
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 938-8553
Grades: K-8
| 660 students
Rank: #77.
Chicago Math & Sci Elementary Charter
Charter School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7212 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 761-8960
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 761-8960
Grades: 6-12
| 620 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elementary School
Charter School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5135 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 434-6355
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 434-6355
Grades: K-8
| 268 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Learn John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr
Charter School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 W Glen Flora Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 377-0690
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 377-0690
Grades: K-8
| 476 students
Rank: #1010.
Acero Chtr - Spc Zizumbo Elementary School
Charter School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4248 W 47th St
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 579-3470
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 579-3470
Grades: K-8
| 534 students
Rank: #1111.
Cics - Irving Park Campus
Charter School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3820 N Spaulding Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 433-5000
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 433-5000
Grades: K-8
| 505 students
Rank: #1212.
Kipp One Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
730 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 938-8578
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 938-8578
Grades: K-8
| 1,025 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Cics - Avalon/south Shore
Charter School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 E 83rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 721-0858
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 721-0858
Grades: K-8
| 435 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Springfield Ball Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2530 E Ash St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3275
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3275
Grades: K-8
| 394 students
Rank: #1515.
Locke A Elementary Charter Academy
Charter School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3141 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 265-7232
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 265-7232
Grades: K-8
| 368 students
Rank: #1616.
Learn Chtr - Hunter Perkins Camp
Charter School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W 83rd St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 488-1634
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 488-1634
Grades: K-8
| 467 students
Rank: #1717.
Horizon Science Acad-belmont
Charter School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2456 N Mango Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-2702
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-2702
Grades: K-9
| 672 students
Rank: #1818.
Intrinsic Charter High School
Charter School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4540 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(708) 887-2735
Chicago, IL 60641
(708) 887-2735
Grades: 7-12
| 947 students
Rank: #1919.
Acero Chtr Network - Jovita Idar
Charter School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5050 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 455-5450
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 455-5450
Grades: K-8
| 530 students
Rank: #2020.
Great Lakes Academy Charter Elementary School
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8401 S Saginaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 503-3040
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 503-3040
Grades: K-8
| 535 students
Rank: #2121.
Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1616 S Avers Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 521-4399
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 521-4399
Grades: K-8
| 936 students
Rank: #2222.
Acero Chtr-brighton Park Elementary School
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4420 S Fairfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 455-5434
Chicago, IL 60632
(312) 455-5434
Grades: K-8
| 475 students
Rank: #2323.
Christopher House Chrt Elementary School
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5235 W Belden St
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 922-7542
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 922-7542
Grades: PK-8
| 450 students
Rank: #2424.
Cics - Washington Pk Campus
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 E 61st St
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 347-0200
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 347-0200
Grades: K-8
| 487 students
Rank: #2525.
Art In Motion Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7415 S East End Ave
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 820-9426
Chicago, IL 60649
(773) 820-9426
Grades: 7-12
| 544 students
Rank: #2626.
Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8914 S Buffalo Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 722-8577
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 722-8577
Grades: K-8
| 406 students
Rank: #2727.
Learn Chtr - Middle School
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3021 W Carroll Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 584-4300
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 584-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 185 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2510 W Cortez St
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 455-5410
Chicago, IL 60622
(312) 455-5410
Grades: K-8
| 223 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Learn 10 Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1811 Morrow Ave
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 693-5021
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 693-5021
Grades: K-8
| 301 students
Rank: #3030.
Acero Chtr - Sandra Cisneros Elementary School
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2744 W Pershing Rd
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 376-8830
Chicago, IL 60632
(773) 376-8830
Grades: K-8
| 345 students
Rank: #3131.
Cics - Basil Campus
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1816 W Garfield Blvd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 778-9455
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 778-9455
Grades: K-8
| 480 students
Rank: #3232.
Cics - Bucktown Campus
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2235 N Hamilton Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 645-3321
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 645-3321
Grades: K-8
| 537 students
Rank: #3333.
Cics - West Belden Campus
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2245 N Mcvicker Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-9430
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-9430
Grades: K-8
| 521 students
Rank: #3434.
Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elementary School
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2845 W Barry Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 279-9826
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 279-9826
Grades: K-8
| 391 students
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1641 W 16th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 432-3224
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 432-3224
Grades: K-8
| 223 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public middle schools in Illinois?
The top ranked charter public middle 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 middle schools are located in Illinois?
71 charter public middle schools are located in Illinois.
What is the racial composition of students in Illinois?
Illinois charter public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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