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Charter Elementary Schools in Chicago, IL

Chicago has 57 public charter schools offering elementary grades (K–5) in the 2024–25 federal data. Compare the reported facts below.

Charter elementary schools
57
Reported students
27,953
Median students per teacher
15.8
Virtual schools
0

2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 57 of 57 schools; student–teacher ratios for 52; format for 57. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.

Compare charter elementary schools in Chicago

SchoolGrades
Academy for Global CitizenshipElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
Acero Chtr - Bartolome de lasElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes ElemElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago CmpsElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem SchElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez ElemElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo ElemElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
Acero Chtr - Sandra Cisneros ElemElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
Acero Chtr - SPC Zizumbo ElemElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
Acero Chtr Network - Jovita IdarElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
Acero Chtr Network - PFC TorressElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
Acero Chtr Roberto Clemente ElemElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
Acero Chtr Sor Juana Ines de laElementaryMiddleHighChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–12
Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem SchElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
Asian Human Srvcs-Passage ChrtrElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
Barbara A Sizemore CampusElementaryMiddleBetty Shabazz Internl Chrtr SchK–8
Betty Shabazz Internl Charter SchElementaryMiddleBetty Shabazz Internl Chrtr SchK–8
Catalyst Charter - Maria ESElementaryMiddleHighChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–12
Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock ESElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
Chicago Collegiate Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2995–12
Christopher House Chrt ESElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299Pre-K–8
CICS - Avalon/South ShoreElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
CICS - Basil CampusElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
CICS - Bond CampusElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–6
CICS - Bucktown CampusElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
CICS - Irving Park CampusElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
CICS - Longwood CampusElementaryMiddleHighChicago Public Schools Dist 2993–12
CICS - Loomis Primary CampusElementaryChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–2
CICS - Prairie CampusElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
CICS - Washington Pk CampusElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
CICS - West Belden CampusElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
CICS - WrightwoodElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
Erie Elem Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
Great Lakes Academy Charter ESElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest ChtrElementaryMiddleHighChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–12
Horizon Science Acad-BelmontElementaryMiddleHighK–10
Horizon Science Acad-McKinley PkElementaryMiddleHighK–12
KIPP Academy Chicago CampusElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend AcadElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
KIPP Chicago Chrtrs Bloom CampusElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
KIPP One AcademyElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
LEARN Charter Excel CampusElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–6
LEARN Chtr - 7th CampusElementaryChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–5
LEARN Chtr - ButlerElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
LEARN Chtr - Hunter Perkins CampElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
LEARN Chtr - South Chicago CampusElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
LEARN Chtr-Campbell CampusElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–6
Legacy Elem Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
Locke A Elem Charter AcademyElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
Montessori of Englewood Chtr ESElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299Pre-K–8
Moving Everest Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
Namaste Elem Charter SchoolElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
Polaris Elem Charter AcademyElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
Providence-Englewood Elem CharterElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
Rowe ElementaryElementaryMiddleChicago Public Schools Dist 299K–8
Univ of Chicago Chtr-DonoghueElementaryChicago Public Schools Dist 299Pre-K–5
Univ of Chicago Chtr-Nth KenwoodElementaryChicago Public Schools Dist 299Pre-K–5

About this charter elementary school list

Schools are included when their reported grade span overlaps K–5. This factual list does not rank school quality or show current seat availability. Confirm grades, programs, and admissions directly with each school.

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Charter elementary school questions for Chicago

How many charter elementary schools are in Chicago?

The 2024–25 federal data identifies 57 public charter schools offering elementary grades in Chicago.

What grades are included in this charter elementary school list?

This list includes schools whose reported grade span overlaps K–5. Some schools also serve students outside that range, so review each school’s full grade span.

How can I compare charter elementary schools near Chicago?

Compare reported grade spans, enrollment, students per teacher, and format in the table. Open a school page for its address, phone number, map, and nearby options.

Which is the best charter elementary school in Chicago?

This directory does not rank schools. Families should compare current programs, admissions, commute, performance information, and student needs directly with each school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.