For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,206 students in 60637, IL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 60637, IL are Cics - Washington Pk Campus, Yccs-progressive Leadership Academy and Univ Of Chicago Chtr-woodlawn. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 60637 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in 60637, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 60637, IL Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cics - Washington Pk Campus
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 E 61st St
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 347-0200
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 347-0200
Gr: K-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: #22.
Yccs-progressive Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6620 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 363-3837
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 363-3837
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 61:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Univ Of Chicago Chtr-woodlawn
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6300 S University Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 752-8101
Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 752-8101
Gr: 6-12 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 60637, IL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 60637, IL include Cics - Washington Pk Campus, Yccs-progressive Leadership Academy and Univ Of Chicago Chtr-woodlawn.
How many public charter schools are located in 60637?
3 public charter schools are located in 60637.
What is the racial composition of students in 60637?
60637 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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