For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 642 students in Hampshire, IL.
The top-ranked public charter school in Hampshire, IL is Cambridge Lakes Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampshire, IL public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in Hampshire have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public charter school average of 97% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Hampshire, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cambridge Lakes Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
840 Campus Dr
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 464-4300
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 464-4300
Gr: K-12 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Hampshire, IL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Hampshire, IL include Cambridge Lakes Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Hampshire?
1 public charter schools are located in Hampshire.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampshire?
Hampshire public charter schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public charter schools average of 97% (majority Black).
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