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Alain Locke Charter School in East Garfield Park is one of the top public charter schools in Chicago. 

The mission of Alain Locke Charter School is to produce globally competitive students. When your child is here, you can count on excellence in academics, the arts, and personal and social development.

Complete the application below to apply for your child to attend Alain Locke today. Don't delay, spaces fill up fast.

Please read before you begin the application

Please note: Admission to Alain Locke is by blind lottery. Filling out an application does not ensure admission.

Complete one application per child.

  • Any student who is a resident of the city of Chicago is eligible to apply
  • If applying for pre-kindergarten, the student must be four years old by September 1, 2024
  • If applying for kindergarten, the student must be five years old by September 1, 2024

2024-25 school year hours

  • 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday; all students are dismissed at 1 p.m. on Friday

View the Alain Locke Lottery Policy here.

LOTTERY APPLICATION

If you prefer to download the application, please click the button below. Then print, complete, and submit a hard copy of your application.

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