For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 2,347 students in 60624, IL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 60624, IL are Kipp One Academy, Learn Chtr - Butler and Legal Prep Academy Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 60624 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in 60624, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% 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 60624, IL Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kipp One Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
730 N Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 938-8578
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 938-8578
Gr: K-8 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 125:1
Rank: #22.
Learn Chtr - Butler
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1132 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 722-0200
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 722-0200
Gr: K-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #33.
Legal Prep Academy Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4319 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 922-7800
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 922-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #44.
Noble St Chtr-drw Trading Col
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
931 S Homan Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 893-4500
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 893-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #55.
Polaris Elementary Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
620 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-0820
Chicago, IL 60624
(773) 534-0820
Gr: K-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 60624, IL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 60624, IL include Kipp One Academy, Learn Chtr - Butler and Legal Prep Academy Charter High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 60624?
5 public charter schools are located in 60624.
What is the racial composition of students in 60624?
60624 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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