For the 2025 school year, there are 2 blue ribbon public charter schools serving 774 students in Illinois.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Illinois are Prairie Crossing Charter School and Charter Oak Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Illinois blue ribbon public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 14% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public charter school average of 97% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in Illinois (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Crossing Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1531 Jones Point Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-9722
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-9722
Grades: K-8
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
Charter Oak Primary School
Charter School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5221 W Timberedge Dr
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4433
Peoria, IL 61615
(309) 693-4433
Grades: K-4
| 342 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Illinois?
The top ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Illinois include Prairie Crossing Charter School and Charter Oak Primary School.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Illinois?
2 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Illinois.
What is the racial composition of students in Illinois?
Illinois blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public charter schools average of 97% (majority Black).
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