For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 688 students in the neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public charter school in Bucktown is Cics - Bucktown Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago, IL public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 14% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois public charter school average of 97% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cics - Bucktown Campus
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2235 N Hamilton Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 645-3321
Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 645-3321
Gr: K-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago, IL include Cics - Bucktown Campus.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago?
1 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Bucktown, Chicago public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois public charter schools average of 97% (majority Black).
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