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
We’re Back! Check Out the Photos from Back-to-School 2021-2022.
We are very happy to be back for full-time, in-person learning now for the 2021-2022 school year. Since starting classes last Friday, everyone has been hard at work and taking…Read more
Photos From the Class of 2021 Drive-Through Graduation Ceremony
Alain Locke on Wednesday hosted our Drive-Through Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2021.
Our graduating eighth-graders brought a whole new meaning to our theme for this school year: “The…Read more
Photos From the Eighth Grade Luncheon and Retreat
It was with great excitement that we held our Eighth Grade Luncheon and Retreat on Friday to help the Alain Locke Charter School Class of 2021 get ready for…Read more
NEW & NOTEWORTHY
We’re Back! Check Out the Photos from Back-to-School 2021-2022.
We are very happy to be back for full-time, in-person learning now for the 2021-2022 school year.
Since starting classes last Friday, everyone has been hard at work and taking…Read more
Photos From the Class of 2021 Drive-Through Graduation Ceremony
Alain Locke on Wednesday hosted our Drive-Through Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2021.
Our graduating eighth-graders brought a whole new meaning to our theme for this school year: “The…Read more
Photos From the Eighth Grade Luncheon and Retreat
It was with great excitement that we held our Eighth Grade Luncheon and Retreat on Friday to help the Alain Locke Charter School Class of 2021 get ready for…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.)
