For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 578 students in 60651, IL.
The top ranked public charter schools in 60651, IL are Yccs-association House, Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School and Yccs West. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 60651 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in 60651, 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 60651, IL Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yccs-association House
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1116 N Kedzie Ave Fl 4
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 772-7170
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 772-7170
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5352 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-6988
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-6988
Gr: 9-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #33.
Yccs West
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4909 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 261-0994
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 261-0994
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Noble St Chtr-rowe-clark Middle School Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3645 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 242-2212
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 242-2212
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
60651, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
819 N Leamington Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 854-1188
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 854-1188
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students
Galapagos Elementary Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
3814 W Iowa St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 384-9400
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 384-9400
Gr: K-8 | 323 students
Nuestra American Charter High School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
3814 W Iowa St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 235-6063
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 235-6063
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 60651, IL?
The top ranked public charter schools in 60651, IL include Yccs-association House, Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School and Yccs West.
How many public charter schools are located in 60651?
4 public charter schools are located in 60651.
What is the racial composition of students in 60651?
60651 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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