For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,094 students in the neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public charter schools in Belmont Central are Horizon Science Acad-belmont and Cics - West Belden Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago, IL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 14% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public charter school average of 97% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horizon Science Acad-belmont
Charter School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2456 N Mango Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-2702
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-2702
Grades: K-9
| 672 students
Rank: #22.
Cics - West Belden Campus
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2245 N Mcvicker Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-9430
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-9430
Grades: K-8
| 521 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago, IL include Horizon Science Acad-belmont and Cics - West Belden Campus.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago?
2 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Belmont Central, Chicago public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public charter schools average of 97% (majority Black).
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