For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 775 students in 60636, IL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 60636, IL are Providence-englewood Elementary Charter and Montessori Of Englewood Chtr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 60636 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in 60636, 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 60636, IL Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Providence-englewood Elementary Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6515 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 434-0202
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 434-0202
Gr: K-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #22.
Montessori Of Englewood Chtr Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6936 S Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9255
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9255
Gr: PK-8 | 334 students Minority enrollment: 99%
60636, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1340 West 71st St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-3250
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-3250
Gr: PK-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
6315 S Claremont Av
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9070
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9070
1241 West 58th St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9175
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9175
Gr: PK-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
6723 S Wood St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9120
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9120
Gr: PK-3 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Goodlow Elementary Magnet School (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
2040 West 62nd St
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9365
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9365
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
6936 S Hermitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9144
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9144
Gr: 4-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
6130 S Wolcott Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9300
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9300
Gr: 12 | 53 students
6206 South Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9250
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 535-9250
Gr: PK-8 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 60636, IL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 60636, IL include Providence-englewood Elementary Charter and Montessori Of Englewood Chtr Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in 60636?
2 public charter schools are located in 60636.
What is the racial composition of students in 60636?
60636 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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