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

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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 March Madness now underway, we thought it would be a great time to show off our very own All-Stars. Check out our Alain Locke basketball team led by Coach …

Hoops, They Did it Again! Read More »

Like someone once said, “Earth without art is eh.” At Alain Locke, we think the arts are an important part to getting a well-rounded education. This week, some of our …

All-Stars Brush up on their Creativity Read More »

On the last day of Black History Month this year, our All-Stars celebrated famous Black athletes and their historical accomplishments.  Some of the All-Stars chose to talk about track and …

All-Stars Celebrate Black Athletes Through History Read More »

FOR PARENTS

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On behalf of the faculty and staff, welcome to Alain Locke Charter School.

FOR ALUMNI

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Once a part of the Alain Locke family, always a part of the Alain Locke family.

RESOURCES

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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.)

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