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Best 60616 Illinois Public Charter Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 924 students in 60616, IL.
The top ranked public charter schools in 60616, IL are Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership, Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School and Yccs-youth Connection Leadership. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 60616 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in 60616, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public charter school average of 97% (majority Black).

Best 60616, IL Public Charter Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2920 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-5010
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1814 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 563-1748
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Yccs-youth Connection Leadership
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3424 S State St
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-4668
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Rank: #44.
Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
521 E 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 624-3444
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1930 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-7400
Gr: 6-12 | 334 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 60616 Illinois

60616, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Big Picture High School - Metro (Closed 2010)
2710 S Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9160
Gr: 11-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Doolittle West Primary School (Closed 2006)
521 E 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 535-1050
Douglas Elementary Community Academy (Closed 2006)
3200 S Calumet Av
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9263
Pershing West Elementary Magnet School (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
3200 South Calumet Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9240
Gr: 4-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Perspectives Charter High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1930 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-7400
Gr: 6-12 | 1,705 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Sengstacke Academic Preparation C (Closed 2005)
2641 S Calumet Av
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9727
Williams Elementary School (Closed 2008)
2710 S Dearborn St 2
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9226
Gr: 5-7 | 76 students
Williams Middle Prep Academy (Closed 2014)
2710 South Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9235
Gr: 6-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Williams Multiplex Elementary School (Closed 2014)
2710 South Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9245
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Young Womens Leadership Chartr High School (Closed 2020)
2641 S Calumet Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-9400
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Youth Connections Charter High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
10 W 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 328-0799
Gr: 9-12 | 3,959 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in 60616, IL?
How many public charter schools are located in 60616?
5 public charter schools are located in 60616.
What is the racial composition of students in 60616?
60616 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public charter schools average of 97% (majority Black).

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