For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 486 students in 60638, IL.
The top-ranked public charter school in 60638, IL is Academy For Global Citizenship. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 60638 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in 60638, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public charter school average of 97% (majority Black).
Best 60638, IL Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Academy For Global Citizenship
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4942 W 44th St
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 582-1100
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 582-1100
Gr: K-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
60638, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5434 S Lockwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-9800
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-9800
Gr: 2-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 60638, IL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 60638, IL include Academy For Global Citizenship.
How many public charter schools are located in 60638?
1 public charter schools are located in 60638.
What is the racial composition of students in 60638?
60638 public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public charter schools average of 97% (majority Black).
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