For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 2,068 students in 60608, IL.
The top ranked public charter schools in 60608, IL are Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep, 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 9% (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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep
Charter School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1231 S Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 768-4858
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 768-4858
Grades: 9-12
| 940 students
Rank: #22.
Acero Chtr - Bartolome De Las
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1641 W 16th St
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 432-3224
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 432-3224
Grades: K-8
| 223 students
Rank: #33.
Yccs-latino Youth Alternative High School
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 648-2130
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 648-2130
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
Rank: #44.
Ijla Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2570 S Blue Island
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-8060
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-8060
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Rank: #55.
Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elementary School
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2651 W 23rd St
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-1054
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-1054
Grades: K-8
| 125 students
Rank: #66.
Ihsca Charter High School
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2520 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-8020
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 890-8020
Grades: 9-12
| 551 students
60608, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2317 W 23rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4585
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4585
Grades: 6-8
| 179 students
1231 S Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7266
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7266
Grades: PK-8
| 263 students
1310 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7825
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-7825
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
1310 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 935-9925
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 935-9925
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
1326 W 14th Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-8860
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 534-8860
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 60608, IL?
The top ranked public charter schools in 60608, IL include Noble St Chtr-uic College Prep, 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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