For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 537 students in 60647, IL.
The top ranked public charter school in 60647, IL is Cics - Bucktown Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 60647 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in 60647, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public charter school average of 97% (majority Black).
Best 60647, IL Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
60647, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aspira Charter Schools (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1711 N California
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 252-0970
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 252-0970
Grades: 6-12
| 1,290 students
M Ramirez Computer Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
2435 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 252-0990
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 252-0990
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 60647, IL?
The top ranked public charter schools in 60647, IL include Cics - Bucktown Campus.
How many public charter schools are located in 60647?
1 public charter schools are located in 60647.
What is the racial composition of students in 60647?
60647 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public charter schools average of 97% (majority Black).
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