Best 60617 Illinois Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,806 students in 60617, IL.

The top ranked public charter schools in 60617, IL are Great Lakes Academy Charter Elementary School, Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus and Noble St Chtr-baker Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public charter schools in zipcode 60617 have an score of 15% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and score of 17% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in 60617, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public charter school average of 97% (majority Black).

Best 60617, IL Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Great Lakes Academy Charter Elementary School

Charter School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
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8401 S Saginaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 503-3040

Gr: K-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #22.

Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus

Charter School

(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
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8914 S Buffalo Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 722-8577

Gr: K-8 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #33.

Noble St Chtr-baker Campus

Charter School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
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2710 E 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6460

Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Rank: #44.

Yccs-sullivan House Alt High School

Charter School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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8164 S South Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 978-8680

Gr: 9-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1

Rank: #55.

Epic Academy High School

Charter School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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8255 S Houston Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7930

Gr: 9-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 60617 Illinois

60617, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Banner South Academy High School (Closed 2014)

2330 East 99th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 356-9988

Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1

Bowen Environmental Studies High School (Closed 2013)

2710 East 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6597

Gr: 9-12

Buckingham Special Education Center (Closed 2014)

Special Education School

9207 South Phillips Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6422

Gr: 2-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Chicago Discovery Academy High School (Closed 2013)

2710 East 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7947

Gr: 9-12

Chicago Vocational Achievement Academy High School (Closed 2014)

2100 East 87th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-7990

Gr: 10-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Davis Developmental Center (Closed 2010)

Special Education School

9101 S Jeffery Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6209

Gr: PK | 76 students Minority enrollment: 99%

Global Visions High School (Closed 2013)

2710 East 89th St
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6905

Gr: 9-12

Las Casas Occupational High School (Closed 2011)

Special Education School

8401 South Saginaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6050

Gr: 9-12

Lawrence Elementary School (Closed 2014)

9928 South Crandon Ave
Chicago, IL 60617
(773) 535-6320

Gr: PK-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in 60617, IL?

The top ranked public charter schools in 60617, IL include Great Lakes Academy Charter Elementary School, Learn Chtr - South Chicago Campus and Noble St Chtr-baker Campus.

How many public charter schools are located in 60617?

5 public charter schools are located in 60617.

What is the racial composition of students in 60617?

60617 public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public charter schools average of 97% (majority Black).