For the 2025 school year, there are 5 charter public preschools serving 1,917 students in Illinois.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public preschools in Illinois are Univ Of Chicago Chtr-nth Kenwood, Christopher House Chrt Elementary School and Univ Of Chicago Chtr-donoghue. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Illinois charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 25% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Preschools in Illinois (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Univ Of Chicago Chtr-nth Kenwood
Charter School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1119 E 46th St
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 536-2399
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 536-2399
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #22.
Christopher House Chrt Elementary School
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5235 W Belden St
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 922-7542
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 922-7542
Grades: PK-8
| 450 students
Rank: #33.
Univ Of Chicago Chtr-donoghue
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
707 E 37th St
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 285-5301
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 285-5301
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #44.
Montessori Of Englewood Chtr Elementary School
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6936 S Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9255
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9255
Grades: PK-8
| 334 students
Rank: #55.
Robertson Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2240 E Geddes Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 428-7072
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 428-7072
Grades: PK-8
| 332 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public preschools in Illinois?
The top ranked charter public preschools in Illinois include Univ Of Chicago Chtr-nth Kenwood, Christopher House Chrt Elementary School and Univ Of Chicago Chtr-donoghue.
How many charter public preschools are located in Illinois?
5 charter public preschools are located in Illinois.
What is the racial composition of students in Illinois?
Illinois charter public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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