For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,641 students in 60618, IL.
The top ranked public charter schools in 60618, IL are Cics - Irving Park Campus, Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elementary School and Aspira Charter - Early College Pr. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø charter schools in zipcode 60618 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in 60618, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public charter schools.
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 60618, IL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cics - Irving Park Campus
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3820 N Spaulding Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 433-5000
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 433-5000
Gr: K-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2845 W Barry Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 279-9826
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 279-9826
Gr: K-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Aspira Charter - Early College Pr
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3986 W Barry Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 252-0970
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 252-0970
Gr: 9-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Aspira Charter - Bus And Fin
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2989 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 252-0970
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 252-0970
Gr: 9-12 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
60618, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2945 North Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5244
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5244
Gr: PK-5
3100 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 535-4773
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 535-4773
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Minority enrollment: 94%
3100 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 588-5007
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 588-5007
Gr: 9-12 | 885 students Minority enrollment: 93%
2957 North Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5510
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5510
Gr: PK-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 60618, IL?
The top ranked public charter schools in 60618, IL include Cics - Irving Park Campus, Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elementary School and Aspira Charter - Early College Pr.
How many public charter schools are located in 60618?
4 public charter schools are located in 60618.
What is the racial composition of students in 60618?
60618 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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