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Best 60623 Illinois Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 2,013 students in 60623, IL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 60623, IL are Yccs-cca Academy High School, Legacy Elementary Charter School and Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 60623 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in 60623, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 60623, IL Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yccs-cca Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1231 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 762-2272
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1
Rank: #22.
Legacy Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3318 W Ogden Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-1640
Gr: K-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1616 S Avers Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 521-4399
Gr: K-8 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 112:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1615 S Christiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-1490
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
North Lawndale Prep Chtr-collins
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1313 S Sacramento Dr
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-6766
Gr: 9-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 60623, IL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 60623, IL include Yccs-cca Academy High School, Legacy Elementary Charter School and Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 60623?
5 public charter schools are located in 60623.
What is the racial composition of students in 60623?
60623 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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