For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 924 students in 60616, IL.
The top ranked public charter schools in 60616, IL are Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership, Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School and Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 60616 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in 60616, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public charter school average of 97% (majority Black).
Best 60616, IL Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership
Charter School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2920 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-5010
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-5010
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #22.
Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1814 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 563-1748
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 563-1748
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
Rank: #33.
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1930 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-7400
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-7400
Grades: 6-12
| 334 students
Rank: #44.
Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville High School
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
521 E 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 624-3444
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 624-3444
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #55.
Yccs-youth Connection Leadership
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3424 S State St
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-4668
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-4668
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
60616, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2710 S Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9160
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9160
Grades: 11-12
| 47 students
521 E 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 535-1050
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 535-1050
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3200 S Calumet Av
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9263
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9263
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pershing West Elementary Magnet School (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
3200 South Calumet Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9240
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9240
Grades: 4-8
| 239 students
Perspectives Charter High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1930 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-7400
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-7400
Grades: 6-12
| 1,705 students
2641 S Calumet Av
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9727
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9727
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2710 S Dearborn St 2
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9226
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9226
Grades: 5-7
| 76 students
2710 South Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9235
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9235
Grades: 6-8
| 123 students
2710 South Dearborn St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9245
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-9245
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
2641 S Calumet Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-9400
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-9400
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
Youth Connections Charter High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
10 W 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 328-0799
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 328-0799
Grades: 9-12
| 3,959 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 60616, IL?
The top ranked public charter schools in 60616, IL include Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership, Yccs-jane Addams Alternative High School and Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus.
How many public charter schools are located in 60616?
5 public charter schools are located in 60616.
What is the racial composition of students in 60616?
60616 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public charter schools average of 97% (majority Black).
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