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 are very excited to share that the Alain Locke All-Stars have received some incredibly impressive recognitions in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Elementary and Middle School rankings. […]
Our eighth grade All-Stars had an amazing time visiting Chicago’s beautiful Navy Pier on Friday, October 31. It’s hard to choose, but the highlight of the day very well may […]
It’s almost scary how creative everybody’s costumes were at our Annual Alain Locke Trunk or Treat with our All-Stars and families at school last Friday! If there was any question […]
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.)
