For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,033 students in 60644, IL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 60644, IL are Yccs-scholastic Achievement High School, Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Elementary School and Moving Everest Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 60644 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in 60644, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 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 60644, IL Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yccs-scholastic Achievement High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4651 W Madison St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 921-1315
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 921-1315
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5608 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 945-5025
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 945-5025
Gr: K-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #33.
Moving Everest Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
416 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60644
(312) 683-9695
Chicago, IL 60644
(312) 683-9695
Gr: K-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
Kipp Academy Chicago Campus
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4818 W Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 938-8553
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 938-8553
Gr: K-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 162:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 60644, IL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 60644, IL include Yccs-scholastic Achievement High School, Catalyst Charter-circle Rock Elementary School and Moving Everest Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 60644?
4 public charter schools are located in 60644.
What is the racial composition of students in 60644?
60644 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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