For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 327 students in Decatur, IL.
The top-ranked public charter school in Decatur, IL is Robertson Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur, IL public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in Decatur have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Decatur, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robertson Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2240 E Geddes Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 428-7072
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 428-7072
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Decatur, IL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Decatur, IL include Robertson Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Decatur?
1 public charter schools are located in Decatur.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur?
Decatur public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public charter schools average of 97% (majority Black).
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