Chicago's #1 Public Charter School
Chicago's #1 Public Charter School
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

Baby Bears in the Animal Kingdom
- September 15, 2023|
- In The News,
Students in Ms. Gacki and Ms. Jordan’s second grade classroom have been busy working on a fun group project! They have been reading, watching videos and discussing information about baby …

All-Stars Working by the Numbers
- September 13, 2023|
- In The News,
Even though school just started, our All-Stars are already hard at work on their math lessons! Here are a few photos from last week from different classrooms throughout the school. …

Put on your dancing shoes
- August 23, 2023|
- In The News,
The 2023 school year is already off to a great start, and our All Stars have already been so active. As just one example, after school this week, Ms. Gross …
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.)






