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

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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 >

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What a Turnout! All-Stars and Parents Visit for the 2024-25 Alain Locke Open House

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We had a huge turnout for our 2024-25 Alain Locke Open House at school last Thursday! Our All-Stars and parents had a blast touring their classrooms and meeting with teachers […]

We’re Back! See the Pictures From the First Day of the 2024-25 School Year

The 2024-25 school year is now officially underway here at Alain Locke! Our All-Stars had a great first day of school on Monday, and we’re all very excited for all […]

See the Pictures From the Alain Locke Class of 2024 Graduation Ceremony

What a ceremony! We had a truly wonderful time celebrating the Alain Locke Class of 2024. We’re so proud of our outgoing All-Stars, and are so excited that these stellar […]

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FOR PARENTS

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

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.)

LOTTERY APPLICATION

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Providing a world-class education in East Garfield Park since 1999

Today is the big day — it’s the deadline to su

Today is the big day — it’s the deadline to submit lottery applications for the 2025-26 school year at Alain Locke! Know someone whose child will be entering pre-K through eighth grade next school year? Tell them to submit their application for their child to become an All-Star using link in bio now.

At Alain Locke in East Garfield Park, our rigorous

At Alain Locke in East Garfield Park, our rigorous curriculum means our All-Stars get a world-class education that prepares them to succeed in life. Do you know someone whose child will be entering pre-K through eighth grade in the 2025-26 school year? Tell them that time is running out for them to become an All-Star next year — the deadline to submit lottery applications is this Friday, April 18! To learn more and apply, visit our website using link in bio now.

Did you know Alain Locke has been named a “Best

Did you know Alain Locke has been named a “Best Illinois School” by U.S. News & World Report? It’s just one of the many things that sets us apart from other schools of our kind. If you know someone whose child will be entering pre-K through eighth grade in the 2025-26 school year, we’d love to welcome them as an All-Star next year. Tell them the deadline to submit lottery applications is Friday, April 18! To learn more and apply, visit our website using link in bio today.

With the world-class education our All-Stars recei

With the world-class education our All-Stars receive at Alain Locke, it’s no surprise that 94% of them go on to graduate from high school. Do you know someone whose child will be entering pre-K through eighth grade in the 2025-26 school year? Tell them enrollment is now open for next year — the deadline to submit lottery applications is Friday, April 18! To learn more and apply, visit our website using link in bio today.

When our All-Stars walk through our doors in East

When our All-Stars walk through our doors in East Garfield Park each day, they’re greeted with a rigorous curriculum as part of a world-class education that prepares them for academic success. To support their learning, having the right supplies and resources is essential. With your help, we can make sure our All-Stars have exactly that. Your gift today helps us provide: - School uniforms and backpacks filled with supplies
- Classroom materials for students and teachers
- Resources to support learning all year long Ready to help our All-Stars get the supplies they really need at Alain Locke Charter School? Visit our website using link in bio to donate today.

At Alain Locke Charter School, educators work hard

At Alain Locke Charter School, educators work hard every day to empower our All-Stars with a world-class education right here in East Garfield Park. But when essential items aren’t readily available, they have no choice but to make do with less. That’s where your generosity can help make a difference. Your support today can help us provide: - School uniforms and backpacks filled with supplies
- Classroom materials for students and teachers
- Resources to support learning all year long Ready to make your gift to create a lasting impact for our All-Stars? Visit our website using link in bio to donate today.

At Alain Locke Charter School, our All-Stars are c

At Alain Locke Charter School, our All-Stars are celebrated for who they are in a culture of absolute excellence that gives them the strong foundation they need to succeed in college and career. Making sure they have all the right supplies and resources is absolutely critical to our mission. That’s why your help is needed. When you make your gift to Alain Locke today, you can help us provide: - School uniforms and backpacks filled with supplies
- Classroom materials for students and teachers
- Resources to support learning all year long Ready to help make sure our All-Stars are equipped for success? Visit our website using link in bio to donate now.

Here at Alain Locke Charter School, educators work

Here at Alain Locke Charter School, educators work hard every day to give our All-Stars a world-class education that empowers them to succeed in life. But when essential items aren’t readily available, they’re forced to make do with less. That’s where your generosity can help make a difference. Your support today can help us provide: - School uniforms and backpacks filled with supplies
- Classroom materials for students and teachers
- Resources to support learning all year long Ready to make your gift to create a lasting impact for our All-Stars? Visit our website using link in bio to donate today.

We couldn’t let Black History Month draw to a cl

We couldn’t let Black History Month draw to a close without a grand finale at school! On Wednesday, our All-Stars celebrated with our African American History Program, “A Tribute to Music, Movies, and TV.” Head over to our blog using link in bio now now to see all of the pictures from these star-studded performances 🎸🎹🥁🎬🎞📺

As we close out this year’s Black History Month

As we close out this year’s Black History Month celebrations today, we’d like to reflect on the notion that with the well-rounded, world-class education our All-Stars receive here at Alain Locke, there is NOTHING that can stand in their way in life. #blackhistorymonth #blackhistorymonth2025

More pictures from the 2024-25 Annual Heritage Bow

More pictures from the 2024-25 Annual Heritage Bowl! Visit our blog using link in bio now to see all the pictures of the fun stuff our All-Stars were up to as part of this year’s Black History Month celebrations 💙

More pictures of our All-Stars hard at work on the

More pictures of our All-Stars hard at work on their collaborative math lessons at school recently! Head over to our blog using link in bio to see them all now 💙

Staying up to speed with technology advancements t

Staying up to speed with technology advancements these days can be tricky — things move quickly! On Thursday, our Room 209 fourth-graders had the opportunity to keep up with some of the latest tech by designing their very own controllers for an online game 🎮👾💻 Thanks to @compudoptchicago for making this amazing day possible! Head over to our blog using link in bio to see all the pictures of our All-Stars’ projects now.

Our All-Stars truly amaze us with their presence i

Our All-Stars truly amaze us with their presence in their classrooms each and every day. Combined with the educational excellence we’re committed to providing them here at Alain Locke, they’ll surely have the knowledge, ambition, and determination they need to discover all new horizons in their lives! #blackhistorymonth #blackhistorymonth2025

There’s nothing like a little friendly competiti

There’s nothing like a little friendly competition to put your knowledge to the test! That’s what our seventh and eighth grade All-Stars were up to at our Annual Heritage Bowl last week — and that’s only part of all the fun that was in store during the big morning at school. Head over to our blog using link in bio now to see all the pictures from our Black History Month celebrations during the 2024-25 Annual Heritage Bowl 💙 #blackhistorymonth #blackhistorymonth2025

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