For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public charter schools serving 2,585 students in 60620, IL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 60620, IL are Learn Chtr - Hunter Perkins Camp, Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School and Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 60620 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in 60620, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 60620, IL Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Learn Chtr - Hunter Perkins Camp
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W 83rd St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 488-1634
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 488-1634
Gr: K-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7836 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-2273
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-2273
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #33.
Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1817 W 80th St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 478-4434
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 478-4434
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Rank: #44.
Noble St Chtr-hansberry Prep Slvr
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8748 S Aberdeen St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 729-3400
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 729-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #55.
Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8522 S Lafayette Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 358-6100
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 358-6100
Gr: 6-12 | 856 students
Rank: #66.
Perspectives Chtr - High School Of Technical
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8522 S Lafayette Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 358-6120
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 358-6120
Gr: 9-12 | 428 students
60620, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8908 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 239-2037
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 239-2037
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students
8131 S May St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3500
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3500
Gr: 11-12 | 499 students
Horizon Science Academy Chatham Charter (Closed 2018)
Charter School
8522 S Lafayette Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 553-1530
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 553-1530
8407 South Kerfoot Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3366
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-3366
Gr: PK-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
8101 S Lasalle St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Gr: PK-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Triumphant Charter Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1540 West 84th St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 253-0766
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 253-0766
Gr: 6-8 | 197 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 60620, IL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 60620, IL include Learn Chtr - Hunter Perkins Camp, Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School and Cics - Ralph Ellison Campus.
How many public charter schools are located in 60620?
6 public charter schools are located in 60620.
What is the racial composition of students in 60620?
60620 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).
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