For the 2025-26 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 Learn Chtr-campbell Campus. 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 13% (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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Locke A Elementary Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3141 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 265-7232
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 265-7232
Gr: K-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Learn Charter Excel Campus
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3021 W Carroll Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-7001
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-7001
Gr: K-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Learn Chtr-campbell Campus
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
212 S Francisco Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 826-0370
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 826-0370
Gr: K-6 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Yccs-west Town Academy Alt High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Sacramento Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 563-9044
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 563-9044
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Noble St Chtr-chicago Bulls Prep
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2040 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7599
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7599
Gr: 9-12 | 1,156 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Learn Chtr - Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3021 W Carroll Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 584-4300
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 584-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #77.
Learn Chtr - 7th Campus
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3021 W Carroll Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 584-4300
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 584-4300
Gr: K-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
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School
Location
Quick Facts
2040 West Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7610
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7610
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
3030 West Arthington St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6890
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6890
Gr: PK-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
2833 West Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6940
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-6940
Gr: PK-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
2245 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 345-8768
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 345-8768
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
2245 West Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7066
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7066
Gr: 10 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
2245 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7550
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7550
Gr: 12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
2040 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7605
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7605
Gr: K-5 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Healy Program Center North (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
100 North Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 633-1670
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 633-1670
2131 West Monroe St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7806
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7806
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
1628 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7405
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7405
Gr: K-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Idochealy South High School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
100 North Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 602-4494
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 602-4494
Gr: 9-12
740 South Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7898
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7898
Gr: PK-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
145 S Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7818
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7818
Gr: 10-12
2040 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7494
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7494
Gr: 6-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
2401 W Congress Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-1550
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 243-1550
Gr: 9-12 | 1,066 student Minority enrollment: 94%
2411 W Congress Pkwy
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 535-4773
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 535-4773
Gr: 9-12
Paz Elementary Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2401 W Congress Py
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 432-1170
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 432-1170
Gr: K-8 | 780 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 Learn Chtr-campbell Campus.
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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