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Top 5 Best 60612 Illinois Public Charter Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 2,699 students in 60612, IL.
The top ranked public charter schools in 60612, IL are Locke A Elementary Charter Academy, Learn Charter Excel Campus and Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 60612 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in 60612, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public charter school average of 97% (majority Black).

Best 60612, IL Public Charter Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 368 students
Rank: #22.
Learn Charter Excel Campus
Charter School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3021 W Carroll Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-7001
Grades: K-6
| 389 students
Rank: #33.
Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep
Charter School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2040 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7599
Grades: 9-12
| 1,156 students
Rank: #44.
Yccs-west Town Academy Alt High School
Charter School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N Sacramento Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 563-9044
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: #55.
Learn Chtr - Middle School
Charter School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3021 W Carroll Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 584-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 185 students
Rank: #66.
Learn Chtr-campbell Campus
Charter School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
212 S Francisco Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 826-0370
Grades: K-6
| 355 students
Rank: #77.
Learn Chtr - 7th Campus
Charter School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3021 W Carroll Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 584-4300
Grades: K-5
| 149 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 60612 Illinois

60612, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Best Practice High School (Closed 2012)
2040 West Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7610
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Bethune Elementary School (Closed 2014)
3030 West Arthington St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6890
Grades: PK-8
| 374 students
Calhoun North Elementary School (Closed 2014)
2833 West Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6940
Grades: PK-8
| 312 students
Chicago Talent Development High School (Closed 2015)
2245 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 345-8768
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
Crane Achievement Academy High School (Closed 2014)
2245 West Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7066
Grades: 10
| 46 students
Crane Technical Prep High School (Closed 2016)
2245 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7550
Grades: 12
| 57 students
Dodge Elementary School (Closed 2018)
431 N Troy St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6640
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Foundations Elementary School (Closed 2010)
2040 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7605
Grades: K-5
| 66 students
Grant Elementary Community Academy (Closed 2007)
145 S Campbell Av
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7275
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Healy Program Center North (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
100 North Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 633-1670
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Herbert Elementary School (Closed 2014)
2131 West Monroe St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7806
Grades: PK-8
| 342 students
Hope Learning Academy (Closed 2023)
1628 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7405
Grades: K-5
| 240 students
Idochealy South High School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
100 North Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 602-4494
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
King Elementary School (Closed 2014)
740 South Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7898
Grades: PK-8
| 279 students
Marine Math And Science Academy High School (Closed 2018)
145 S Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7818
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Nia Middle Elementary School (Closed 2010)
2040 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7494
Grades: 6-8
| 64 students
Ombudsman Chicago High School (Closed 2023)
2401 W Congress Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-1550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,066 students
Ombudsman Chicago West High School (Closed 2015)
2411 W Congress Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 535-4773
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Paz Elementary Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2401 W Congress Py
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 432-1170
Grades: K-8
| 780 students
Spalding Elementary School (Closed 2006)
1628 W Washington Bl
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Spalding High School (Closed 2006)
1628 W Washington Bl
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Yccs-virtual High School (Closed 2023)
1900 W Van Buren St
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 429-0027
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in 60612, IL?
The top ranked public charter schools in 60612, IL include Locke A Elementary Charter Academy, Learn Charter Excel Campus and Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep.
How many public charter schools are located in 60612?
7 public charter schools are located in 60612.
What is the racial composition of students in 60612?
60612 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public charter schools average of 97% (majority Black).

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