For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 191 students in 60640, IL.
The top ranked public charter school in 60640, IL is Yccs-truman Middle College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 60640 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in 60640, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public charter school average of 97% (majority Black).
Best 60640, IL Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yccs-truman Middle College High School
Charter School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1145 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 907-4840
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 907-4840
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
60640, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
900 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2610
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2610
Grades: 8
| 36 students
4525 North Kenmore Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2640
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2640
Grades: PK-8
| 244 students
4420 North Beacon St
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2450
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2450
Grades: PK-8
| 457 students
5200 North Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2430
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2430
Grades: PK-8
| 379 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 60640, IL?
The top ranked public charter schools in 60640, IL include Yccs-truman Middle College High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 60640?
1 public charter schools are located in 60640.
What is the racial composition of students in 60640?
60640 public charter schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public charter schools average of 97% (majority Black).
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