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
Thanks to our continued partnership with Uniting Voices Chicago, our Alain Locke All-Stars recently had the incredible opportunity to perform at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. The Paint […]
With another fantastic school year now winding down, what better way to celebrate with our All-Stars than the Annual Field Day at Alain Locke?! Not only was the weather absolutely […]
A passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) puts students front and center in a fast-paced learning environment in which seemingly anything is possible. That’s just what our All-Stars […]
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.)