For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,439 students in 60628, IL.
The top ranked public charter schools in 60628, IL are Yccs-olive Harvey Mid College High School, Cics - Prairie Campus and Chicago Collegiate Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 60628 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in 60628, 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 60628, IL Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yccs-olive Harvey Mid College High School
Charter School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10001 S Woodlawn Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 291-6517
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 291-6517
Grades: 9-12
| 136 students
Rank: #22.
Cics - Prairie Campus
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11530 S Prairie Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 928-0480
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 928-0480
Grades: K-8
| 416 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Chicago Collegiate Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11816 S Indiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 536-9098
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 536-9098
Grades: 5-12
| 252 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Noble St Chtr-butler - Crimson
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
821 E 103rd St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5490
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5490
Grades: 9-12
| 635 students
60628, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10928 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1505
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1505
Grades: 9-12
| 587 students
10928 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1480
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-1480
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
11220 South Wallace St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5430
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5430
Grades: 10
| 24 students
10414 South State St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5489
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5489
Grades: PK-8
| 384 students
Nkrumah Academy Charter Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
314 W 108th St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 568-8000
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 568-8000
Grades: K-8
| 197 students
12450 South State St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5661
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5661
Grades: PK-4
| 325 students
11725 South Perry Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5547
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5547
Grades: PK-8
| 307 students
30 East 112th Place
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-2908
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 468-2908
Grades: 6-11
| 24 students
11941 South Parnell Ave
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5500
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-5500
Grades: PK-8
| 290 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 60628, IL?
The top ranked public charter schools in 60628, IL include Yccs-olive Harvey Mid College High School, Cics - Prairie Campus and Chicago Collegiate Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 60628?
4 public charter schools are located in 60628.
What is the racial composition of students in 60628?
60628 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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