For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 3,935 students in 60639, IL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 60639, IL are Horizon Science Acad-belmont, Christopher House Chrt Elementary School and Noble St Chtr-itw Speer Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 60639 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in 60639, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public charter school average of 97% (majority Black).
Best 60639, IL Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Science Acad-belmont
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2456 N Mango Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-2702
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 237-2702
Gr: K-10 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Christopher House Chrt Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5235 W Belden St
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 922-7542
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 922-7542
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Noble St Chtr-itw Speer Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5321 W Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 622-7484
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 622-7484
Gr: 9-12 | 1,135 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Cics - West Belden Campus
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2245 N Mcvicker Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-9430
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 637-9430
Gr: K-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Noble St Chtr-pritzker Col Prep
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4131 W Cortland St
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 394-2848
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 394-2848
Gr: 9-12 | 993 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 60639, IL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 60639, IL include Horizon Science Acad-belmont, Christopher House Chrt Elementary School and Noble St Chtr-itw Speer Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 60639?
5 public charter schools are located in 60639.
What is the racial composition of students in 60639?
60639 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public charter schools average of 97% (majority Black).
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