For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,490 students in 60609, IL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 60609, IL are Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk, Cics - Basil Campus and Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Chtr. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 60609 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in 60609, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois public charter school average of 97% (majority Black).
Best 60609, IL Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2245 W Pershing Rd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 247-8400
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 247-8400
Gr: K-12 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Cics - Basil Campus
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1816 W Garfield Blvd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 778-9455
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 778-9455
Gr: K-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1
Rank: #33.
Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Chtr
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5401 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 498-3355
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 498-3355
Gr: K-12 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Namaste Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3737 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 715-9558
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 715-9558
Gr: K-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 60609, IL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 60609, IL include Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk, Cics - Basil Campus and Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Chtr.
How many public charter schools are located in 60609?
4 public charter schools are located in 60609.
What is the racial composition of students in 60609?
60609 public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois public charter schools average of 97% (majority Black).
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