For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,635 students in 60642, IL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 60642, IL are Noble St Chtr-noble Campus, Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep and Noble St Chtr-golder College Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 60642 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in 60642, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 60642, IL Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Noble St Chtr-noble Campus
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1010 N Noble St
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 862-1449
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 862-1449
Gr: 9-12 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1337 W Ohio St
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 226-5345
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 226-5345
Gr: 9-12 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Noble St Chtr-golder College Prep
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1454 W Superior St
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 265-9925
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 265-9925
Gr: 9-12 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Rowe Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1424 N Cleaver St
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 799-2730
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 799-2730
Gr: K-8 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
60642, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Near North Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
739 North Ada St
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-7845
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-7845
Gr: 2-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
1444 West Augusta Blvd
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-4170
Chicago, IL 60642
(773) 534-4170
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Richard Milburn High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1448 West Superior St
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 491-0772
Chicago, IL 60642
(312) 491-0772
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 60642, IL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 60642, IL include Noble St Chtr-noble Campus, Noble St Chtr Rauner College Prep and Noble St Chtr-golder College Prep.
How many public charter schools are located in 60642?
4 public charter schools are located in 60642.
What is the racial composition of students in 60642?
60642 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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