For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 2,152 students in 60623, IL.
The top ranked public charter schools in 60623, IL are Yccs-cca Academy High School, Legacy Elementary Charter School and Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 60623 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in 60623, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 60623, IL Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yccs-cca Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1231 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 762-2272
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 762-2272
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #22.
Legacy Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3318 W Ogden Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-1640
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-1640
Gr: K-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1616 S Avers Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 521-4399
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 521-4399
Gr: K-8 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
North Lawndale Prep Chtr - Christ
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1615 S Christiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-1490
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-1490
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
North Lawndale Prep Chtr-collins
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1313 S Sacramento Dr
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-6766
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-6766
Gr: 9-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
60623, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2524 S Central Park
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1620
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1620
Gr: 4-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Catalyst Charter-howland Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
1616 S Spaulding Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1753
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1753
Gr: K-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
1313 S Sacramento Dr
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1500
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1500
Gr: 11-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
3711 W Douglas Blvd
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 521-1303
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 521-1303
Gr: K-8
1326 South Avers Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1804
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1804
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
1616 S Spaulding Av
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1753
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1753
Kipp Ascend Elementary Charter School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
1616 S Avers Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 521-4399
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 521-4399
Gr: 1-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Kipp Ascend Primary Charter (Closed 2016)
Charter School
1440 S Christiana
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 522-1261
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 522-1261
1440 South Christiana Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1812
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1812
Gr: PK-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
4217 West 18th St
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1530
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1530
Gr: 9-11 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
North Lawndale Charter High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
1313 S Sacramento Dr
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-6766
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 542-6766
Gr: 8-12 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 154:1
2221 South Lawndale Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1821
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1821
Gr: K-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1852 South Albany Ave
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1795
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-1795
Gr: PK-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
2221 S Lawndale Av
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-8800
Chicago, IL 60623
(773) 534-8800
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 60623, IL?
The top ranked public charter schools in 60623, IL include Yccs-cca Academy High School, Legacy Elementary Charter School and Kipp Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 60623?
5 public charter schools are located in 60623.
What is the racial composition of students in 60623?
60623 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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