For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 586 students in 60471, IL.
The top ranked public charter school in 60471, IL is Southland College Prep Chtr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 60471 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in 60471, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public charter school average of 97% (majority Black).
Best 60471, IL Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southland College Prep Chtr High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4601 Sauk Trl
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 748-0100
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 748-0100
Gr: 9-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
60471, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5000 Sauk Trl
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 679-3000
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 679-3000
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 60471, IL?
The top ranked public charter schools in 60471, IL include Southland College Prep Chtr High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 60471?
1 public charter schools are located in 60471.
What is the racial composition of students in 60471?
60471 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public charter schools average of 97% (majority Black).
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