For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 564 students in 60616, IL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 60616, IL are Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership, Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville High School and Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 60616 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in 60616, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public charter schools.
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 60616, IL Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2920 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-5010
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-5010
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
521 E 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 624-3444
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 624-3444
Gr: 9-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1930 S Archer Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-7400
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-7400
Gr: 6-12 | 313 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 60616, IL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 60616, IL include Yccs-mckinley-lakeside Leadership, Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville High School and Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus.
How many public charter schools are located in 60616?
3 public charter schools are located in 60616.
What is the racial composition of students in 60616?
60616 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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