For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,438 students in 60609, IL.
The top ranked public charter schools in 60609, IL are Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk, Cics - Basil Campus and Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Chtr. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 60609 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in 60609, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois public charter school average of 97% (majority Black).
Best 60609, IL Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2245 W Pershing Rd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 247-8400
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 247-8400
Gr: K-12 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Cics - Basil Campus
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1816 W Garfield Blvd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 778-9455
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 778-9455
Gr: K-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #33.
Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Chtr
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5401 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 498-3355
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 498-3355
Gr: K-12 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Namaste Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3737 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 715-9558
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 715-9558
Gr: K-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
60609, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3630 S Wells St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1660
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1660
Gr: K-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Ace Technical Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5410 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 548-8705
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 548-8705
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Alop Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4655 South Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8500
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8500
Gr: 9-12
4747 South Winchester Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 534-4276
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 534-4276
Gr: 3-8
5055 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1270
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1270
Gr: 2-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
4946 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9219
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-9219
Gr: 11-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
8 W Root St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1460
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1460
Gr: K-8 | 465 students
Choir Elementary Charter Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
3737 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 890-4720
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 890-4720
Gr: 2-8 | 167 students Minority enrollment: 99%
8 W Root St
Chicago, IL 60609
(312) 809-3511
Chicago, IL 60609
(312) 809-3511
Gr: 11-12
5055 S State St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1440
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1440
Gr: K-8 | 150 students
245 West 51st St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1739
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1739
Gr: PK-8 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
5125 S Princeton Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1960
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1960
Gr: K-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Safe Schools Alternative High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
4655 South Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8050
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8050
Gr: 5-12
Second Chance Alternative High School (Closed 2007)
Special Education School
4747 S Marshfield Av
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4600
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-4600
4747 South Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1625
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-1625
Gr: 10 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 60609, IL?
The top ranked public charter schools in 60609, IL include Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk, Cics - Basil Campus and Horizon Sci Academy - Southwest Chtr.
How many public charter schools are located in 60609?
4 public charter schools are located in 60609.
What is the racial composition of students in 60609?
60609 public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois public charter schools average of 97% (majority Black).
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