Top 10 Best Illinois Charter Public Schools (2023-24)

For the 2023-24 school year, there are 137 charter public schools serving 60,818 students in Illinois.

Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public schools in Illinois are Ace Amandla Charter School, Kipp Chicago Campus and Ybmc Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Illinois charter public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 31% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked charter public schools in Illinois?

The top ranked charter public schools in Illinois include Ace Amandla Charter School, Kipp Chicago Campus and Ybmc Charter School.

How many charter public schools are located in Illinois?

137 charter public schools are located in Illinois.

What is the racial composition of students in Illinois?

Illinois charter public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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