One of Chicago's Top Public Charter Schools
Chicago's #1 Public Charter School
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You need to fill out one form per student. After you have filled out your forms, save them to your computer and then please email them as attachments to Ms. Porter at jporter@alainlocke.org.
You may also fax your completed form to 773.265.7258 or mail it to Ms. Porter's attention at: Alain Locke Charter School, 3141 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612. If you have any questions, or need assistance, please call Ms. Porter directly: 773.265.7232.
WHY ALAIN LOCKE?
Watch this 2-minute video to find out more, including why it was named the #1 Charter School in Chicago

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
On behalf of the faculty and staff, we welcome you to Alain Locke Charter School! Our extended day, year round school is located in the heart of Chicago’s West Side, serving over 500 preschool through 8th grade students. Named after the first African-American Rhodes Scholar, Alain Locke Charter School is committed to absolute excellence and ensuring that our students are globally competitive. READ MORE >
NEW & NOTEWORTHY

With our holiday celebrations in full swing at Alain Locke last week, it was the perfect time for a very special guest to stop by and visit our all-stars before …
Jingle All the Way! Santa Comes to Visit at Alain Locke Read More »

We’ve been very lucky to enjoy some wonderful festivities here at Alain Locke so far this holiday season! Our 2022-23 Pre-Kwanzaa Program last week was a particularly special opportunity to …
Alain Locke All-Stars Take the Stage at the 2022-23 Pre-Kwanzaa Program Read More »

Thank you so much to our supporters on the Alain Locke Charter School Associate Board, who were kind enough to carry on their annual tradition of assembling holiday gift baskets …
Alain Locke Associate Board Gets Into the Holiday Spirit With Gift Basket Giveaway Read More »
FOR PARENTS
On behalf of the faculty and staff, welcome to Alain Locke Charter School.
FOR ALUMNI
Once a part of the Alain Locke family, always a part of the Alain Locke family.
RESOURCES
A commitment to excellence is unwavering in every element of life at our school.
ENROLLMENT
Admission to Alain Locke is by blind lottery.
Complete the online LOTTERY APPLICATION or download the form.
(Filling out an application does not ensure admission.)






