For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,630 students in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public charter school in Washington Heights is Cics - Longwood Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Washington Heights, Chicago, IL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (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 Washington Heights, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cics - Longwood Campus
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1309 W 95th St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-5330
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 238-5330
Gr: 3-12 | 1,137 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: n/an/a
Cics - Loomis Primary Campus
Charter School
9535 S Loomis St
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 429-8955
Chicago, IL 60643
(773) 429-8955
Gr: K-2 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Chicago, IL include Cics - Longwood Campus.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Chicago?
2 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Washington Heights, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Washington Heights, 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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