Charter schools in Illinois
Illinois has 131 open public charter schools with reported enrollment of 58,679 students in 13 cities, based on 2024–25 federal data.
- Schools
- 131
- Reported students
- 58,679
- Offer high school grades
- 69
- Virtual schools
- 0
2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 131 of 131 schools; student–teacher ratios for 120; format for 131. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.
Find charter schools in Illinois by city
More public charter schools in Illinois
Decatur
- Robertson Charter School · Pre-K–8
East Saint Louis
Elgin
Grayslake
Great Lakes
Normal
- YBMC Charter Sch · 11–12
North Chicago
- LEARN 10 Charter School · K–8
Pingree Grove
Richton Park
Springfield
Waukegan
Frequently asked questions about Illinois charter schools
How many charter schools are in Illinois?
The 2024–25 federal data includes 131 open public charter schools in Illinois, with reported enrollment of 58,679 students across 131 schools reporting enrollment.
How can I find charter schools near me in Illinois?
Browse the city links on this page or use the school search to filter Illinois charter schools by name, city, ZIP code, grade level, and format.
Are there virtual charter schools in Illinois?
Federal records identify 0 virtual or virtual-with-in-person-options charter schools in Illinois. Confirm current learning formats directly with each school.
Does this page rank the best charter schools in Illinois?
No. This is an independent factual directory, not a ranking. Compare the available data and confirm admissions, programs, performance, and current details with schools and official state sources.