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 >
 
 

NEW & NOTEWORTHY

All-Stars stand before a project on display in the gymnasium at the 2023-24 Annual Alain Locke History Fair.

We’d like to congratulate our seventh and eighth grade All-Stars on a job well done at our 2023-24 Annual Alain Locke History Fair last Friday! This year’s theme, “Turning Points […]

Alain Locke All-Stars show off their new books from Bernie's Book Bank.

There really is nothing better than enjoying a good book, is there? We’re so glad our All-Stars will now have the opportunity to dive into their new and, we hope, […]

The Alain Locke basketball team had lots of fun on the court during their scrimmage game at school last week. Everyone was impressed to see the team’s skills—it’s clear to […]

FOR PARENTS

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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

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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.)

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