For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 2,152 students in 60623, IL.
The top ranked public charter schools in 60623, IL are Yccs-cca Academy High School, Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy and North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 60623 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in 60623, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public charter school average of 97% (majority Black).
Best 60623, IL Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yccs-cca Academy High School
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1231 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 762-2272
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 762-2272
Grades: 9-12
| 78 students
Rank: #22.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1615 S Christiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-1490
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-1490
Grades: 9-12
| 306 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
North Lawndale Prep Chtr-collins
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1313 S Sacramento Dr
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-6766
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-6766
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
Rank: #55.
Legacy Elementary Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3318 W Ogden Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-1640
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-1640
Grades: K-8
| 455 students
60623, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2524 S Central Park
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1620
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1620
Grades: 4-8
| 601 students
Catalyst Charter-howland Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
1616 S Spaulding Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1753
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1753
Grades: K-8
| 461 students
1313 S Sacramento Dr
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1500
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1500
Grades: 11-12
| 373 students
3711 W Douglas Blvd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 521-1303
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 521-1303
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1326 South Avers Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1804
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1804
Grades: PK-8
| 238 students
1616 S Spaulding Av
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1753
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1753
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Kipp Ascend Elementary Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
1616 S Avers Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 521-4399
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 521-4399
Grades: 1-8
| 724 students
Kipp Ascend Primary Charter (Closed 2016)
Charter School
1440 S Christiana
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 522-1261
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 522-1261
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1440 South Christiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1812
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1812
Grades: PK-8
| 79 students
4217 West 18th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1530
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1530
Grades: 9-11
| 51 students
North Lawndale Charter High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1313 S Sacramento Dr
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-6766
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-6766
Grades: 8-12
| 771 students
2221 South Lawndale Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1821
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1821
Grades: K-8
| 171 students
1852 South Albany Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1795
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1795
Grades: PK-8
| 163 students
2221 S Lawndale Av
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-8800
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-8800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 60623, IL?
The top ranked public charter schools in 60623, IL include Yccs-cca Academy High School, Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy and North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ.
How many public charter schools are located in 60623?
5 public charter schools are located in 60623.
What is the racial composition of students in 60623?
60623 public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public charter schools average of 97% (majority Black).
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