Charter Elementary Schools in Illinois
Illinois has 68 public charter schools offering elementary grades (K–5) in the 2024–25 federal data, located in 10 cities.
- Charter elementary schools
- 68
- Students at these schools
- 32,428
- Median students per teacher
- 15.5
- Virtual schools
- 0
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 68 of 68 schools; student–teacher ratios for 63; format for 68. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Charter elementary schools in Illinois by city
Chicago57
- Academy for Global Citizenship · K–8
- Acero Chtr - Bartolome de las · K–8
- Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elem · K–8
- Acero Chtr - Esmera Santiago Cmps · K–8
- Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch · K–8
- Acero Chtr - Officer Marquez Elem · K–8
- Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elem · K–8
- Acero Chtr - Sandra Cisneros Elem · K–8
- Acero Chtr - SPC Zizumbo Elem · K–8
- Acero Chtr Network - Jovita Idar · K–8
- Acero Chtr Network - PFC Torress · K–8
- Acero Chtr Roberto Clemente Elem · K–8
- Acero Chtr Sor Juana Ines de la · K–12
- Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch · K–8
- Asian Human Srvcs-Passage Chrtr · K–8
- Barbara A Sizemore Campus · K–8
- Betty Shabazz Internl Charter Sch · K–8
- Catalyst Charter - Maria ES · K–12
- Catalyst Charter-Circle Rock ES · K–8
- Chicago Collegiate Charter School · 5–12
- Christopher House Chrt ES · Pre-K–8
- CICS - Avalon/South Shore · K–8
- CICS - Basil Campus · K–8
- CICS - Bond Campus · K–6
- CICS - Bucktown Campus · K–8
- CICS - Irving Park Campus · K–8
- CICS - Longwood Campus · 3–12
- CICS - Loomis Primary Campus · K–2
- CICS - Prairie Campus · K–8
- CICS - Washington Pk Campus · K–8
- CICS - West Belden Campus · K–8
- CICS - Wrightwood · K–8
- Erie Elem Charter School · K–8
- Great Lakes Academy Charter ES · K–8
- Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr · K–12
- Horizon Science Acad-Belmont · K–10
- Horizon Science Acad-McKinley Pk · K–12
- KIPP Academy Chicago Campus · K–8
- KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad · K–8
- KIPP Chicago Chrtrs Bloom Campus · K–8
- KIPP One Academy · K–8
- LEARN Charter Excel Campus · K–6
- LEARN Chtr - 7th Campus · K–5
- LEARN Chtr - Butler · K–8
- LEARN Chtr - Hunter Perkins Camp · K–8
- LEARN Chtr - South Chicago Campus · K–8
- LEARN Chtr-Campbell Campus · K–6
- Legacy Elem Charter School · K–8
- Locke A Elem Charter Academy · K–8
- Montessori of Englewood Chtr ES · Pre-K–8
- Moving Everest Charter School · K–8
- Namaste Elem Charter School · K–8
- Polaris Elem Charter Academy · K–8
- Providence-Englewood Elem Charter · K–8
- Rowe Elementary · K–8
- Univ of Chicago Chtr-Donoghue · Pre-K–5
- Univ of Chicago Chtr-Nth Kenwood · Pre-K–5
Decatur1
- Robertson Charter School · Pre-K–8
Elgin1
Grayslake1
Great Lakes1
North Chicago1
- LEARN 10 Charter School · K–8
Pingree Grove1
Springfield1
Waukegan1
About this Illinois elementary school list
Schools are included when their reported grade span overlaps K–5, so a K–8 or K–12 school can appear on more than one grade-level list. This factual list does not rank school quality or show current seat availability. Confirm grades, programs, and admissions directly with each school.
Charter elementary schools in Illinois: common questions
How many charter elementary schools are in Illinois?
The 2024–25 federal data lists 68 open public charter schools in Illinois offering at least one grade from K–5, located in 10 cities.
How do I find charter elementary schools near me in Illinois?
Browse the city groups on this page, or use the school search with your location, city, or ZIP code and the elementary grade-level filter.
Are charter elementary schools in Illinois free?
Charter schools are public schools, so they do not charge tuition for public K–12 grades. Some schools may charge fees for items such as uniforms, activities, or before- and after-school care, so confirm costs with each school.
Are there online charter elementary schools in Illinois?
No charter schools offering elementary grades in Illinois report a virtual format in the 2024–25 federal data. Confirm current options with each school.
Does this page rank the best charter elementary schools in Illinois?
No. This directory does not rank schools or accept paid placement. Compare the reported facts, then confirm programs, admissions, and current performance information directly with each school.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.