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
All-Stars Win Big at 2025-26 CPS Regional Science Fair
- January 21, 2026|
- General News,
The Chicago Public Schools Regional Science Fair this past Saturday proved to be a very exciting day for Alain Locke. That’s because, not just one, but — TWO — of […]
Talk about a slam dunk! Last week at school, we surprised our former, longtime Alain Locke board member, Brad Sullivan, and his wife, Paige, to thank them for the many […]
It was another incredible pre-Kwanzaa program here at Alain Locke this holiday season! That’s all thanks to our pre-K through fourth grade All-Stars, who did such an amazing job with […]
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.)
