For the 2025 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yccs-truman Middle College High School
Charter School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1145 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 907-4840
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 907-4840
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
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).
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