For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 198 students in the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public charter school in Uptown is Yccs-truman Middle College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago, IL public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 14% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public charter school average of 97% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yccs-truman Middle College High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1145 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 907-4840
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 907-4840
Gr: 9-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago, IL include Yccs-truman Middle College High School.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago?
1 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Uptown, Chicago public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public charter schools average of 97% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
When Your Child Gets a Teacher You Didn't Request
Learn what parents can do when a child is assigned to an unexpected teacher, including when to wait, communicate, document concerns, request support, and seek reassignment appropriately.
Before Accepting a Public School Seat: 15 Checks
Before accepting a public school seat, parents should verify enrollment terms, transportation, staffing, academics, safety, support services, schedules, attendance rules, extracurriculars, costs, and long-term placement details carefully.
Will This Public School Offer the Same Programs Next Year?
Learn how parents can determine whether public school programs will continue next year by checking budgets, enrollment, staffing, board documents, grants, course schedules, and district priorities before enrolling.