For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,806 students in 60617, IL.
The top ranked public charter schools in 60617, IL are Great Lakes Academy Charter Elementary School, Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus and Noble St Chtr-baker Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 60617 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in 60617, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 60617, IL Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Lakes Academy Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8401 S Saginaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 503-3040
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 503-3040
Gr: K-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8914 S Buffalo Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 722-8577
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 722-8577
Gr: K-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Noble St Chtr-baker Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2710 E 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6460
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6460
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #44.
Yccs-sullivan House Alt High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8164 S South Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 978-8680
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 978-8680
Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
Rank: #55.
Epic Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8255 S Houston Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7930
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7930
Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
60617, Illinois 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2330 East 99th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 356-9988
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 356-9988
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1
2710 East 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6597
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6597
Gr: 9-12
Buckingham Special Education Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
9207 South Phillips Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6422
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6422
Gr: 2-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
2710 East 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7947
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7947
Gr: 9-12
2100 East 87th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7990
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7990
Gr: 10-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Davis Developmental Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
9101 S Jeffery Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6209
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6209
Gr: PK | 76 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Las Casas Occupational High School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
8401 South Saginaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6050
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6050
Gr: 9-12
9928 South Crandon Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6320
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6320
Gr: PK-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 60617, IL?
The top ranked public charter schools in 60617, IL include Great Lakes Academy Charter Elementary School, Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus and Noble St Chtr-baker Campus.
How many public charter schools are located in 60617?
5 public charter schools are located in 60617.
What is the racial composition of students in 60617?
60617 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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