Best Public Charter Schools in 60616 (Chicago, IL) (2025-26)

Best 60616 Illinois Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 924 students in 60616, IL.

The top ranked public charter schools in 60616, IL are Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership, Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School and Yccs-youth Connection Leadership. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public charter schools in zipcode 60616 have an score of 9% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and score of 8% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in 60616, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 60616, IL Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership

Charter School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
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2920 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-5010

Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #22.

Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School

Charter School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
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1814 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 563-1748

Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #33.

Yccs-youth Connection Leadership

Charter School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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3424 S State St
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-4668

Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1

Rank: #44.

Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville High School

Charter School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
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521 E 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 624-3444

Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Rank: #55.

Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus

Charter School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
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1930 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-7400

Gr: 6-12 | 334 students

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60616, Illinois 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Big Picture High School - Metro (Closed 2010)

2710 S Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9160

Gr: 11-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Doolittle West Primary School (Closed 2006)

521 E 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 535-1050

Douglas Elementary Community Academy (Closed 2006)

3200 S Calumet Av
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9263

Pershing West Elementary Magnet School (Closed 2014)

Magnet School

3200 South Calumet Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9240

Gr: 4-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Perspectives Charter High School (Closed 2018)

Charter School

1930 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-7400

Gr: 6-12 | 1,705 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Sengstacke Academic Preparation C (Closed 2005)

2641 S Calumet Av
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9727

Williams Elementary School (Closed 2008)

2710 S Dearborn St 2
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9226

Gr: 5-7 | 76 students

Williams Middle Prep Academy (Closed 2014)

2710 South Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9235

Gr: 6-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Williams Multiplex Elementary School (Closed 2014)

2710 South Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9245

Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Young Womens Leadership Chartr High School (Closed 2020)

2641 S Calumet Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-9400

Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Youth Connections Charter High School (Closed 2018)

Charter School

10 W 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 328-0799

Gr: 9-12 | 3,959 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in 60616, IL?

The top ranked public charter schools in 60616, IL include Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership, Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School and Yccs-youth Connection Leadership.

How many public charter schools are located in 60616?

5 public charter schools are located in 60616.

What is the racial composition of students in 60616?

60616 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).