For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 2,116 students in 60608, IL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 60608, IL are Ijla Charter High School, Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las and Yccs-latino Youth Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 60608 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in 60608, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public charter school average of 97% (majority Black).
Best 60608, IL Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ijla Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2570 S Blue Island
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-8060
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-8060
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students
Rank: #22.
Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1641 W 16th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 432-3224
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 432-3224
Gr: K-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Yccs-latino Youth Alternative High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 648-2130
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 648-2130
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1231 S Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 768-4858
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 768-4858
Gr: 9-12 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2651 W 23rd St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-1054
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-1054
Gr: K-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #66.
Ihsca Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2520 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-8020
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-8020
Gr: 9-12 | 567 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 60608, IL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 60608, IL include Ijla Charter High School, Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las and Yccs-latino Youth Alternative High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 60608?
6 public charter schools are located in 60608.
What is the racial composition of students in 60608?
60608 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public charter schools average of 97% (majority Black).
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