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

For the final installment of our Alumni Focus series, we chatted with Taylor K. Shaw, a very familiar face here at Alain Locke Charter School. Despite being in her 20s, […]

Photos from the 2019 Science Fair
- December 10, 2019|
- General News,
- Parent Newsletter,
Alain Locke hosted our annual Science Fair for fifth- through eighth-graders on Thursday. This year’s fair featured tons of great submissions from students—it was very clear how hard everyone worked […]

This month’s Alumni Focus profile features Amber Cooper, a student at Howard University. Growing up, Amber attended Alain Locke Charter School with her elder cousin, as well as two aunts, […]
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.)






