For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 985 students in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public charter schools in Douglas are Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership, Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus and Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 14% statewide average).
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 Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership
Charter School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2920 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-5010
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-5010
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #22.
Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3663 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 358-6800
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 358-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville High School
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
521 E 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 624-3444
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 624-3444
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #44.
Yccs-youth Connection Leadership
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3424 S State St
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-4668
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-4668
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago, IL include Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership, Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus and Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville High School.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago?
4 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Douglas, Chicago 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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