For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,044 students in the neighborhood of South Side, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in South Side are Yccs Chtr - Chatham, Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac and Perspectives Chtr - High School Of Technical. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Side, Chicago, IL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 14% statewide average).
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 Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of South Side, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yccs Chtr - Chatham
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9035 S Langley Ave
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 651-1500
Chicago, IL 60619
(773) 651-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
Rank: #22.
Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8522 S Lafayette Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 358-6100
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 358-6100
Gr: 6-12 | 838 students
Rank: #33.
Perspectives Chtr - High School Of Technical
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8522 S Lafayette Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 358-6120
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 358-6120
Gr: 9-12 | 320 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of South Side, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of South Side, Chicago, IL include Yccs Chtr - Chatham, Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac and Perspectives Chtr - High School Of Technical.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of South Side, Chicago?
3 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of South Side, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Side, Chicago?
the neighborhood of South Side, Chicago 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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