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

Alumni Focus: Amber Cooper, Student at Howard University
- November 21, 2019|
- Alumni,
- General News,
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, […]

A powerful photograph by Chicago-based Sandra Steinbrecher—a friend and collaborator of Alain Locke Charter School—is now on display at the world-renowned Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. Steinbrecher’s photo, […]

Alain Locke Hosts First-Ever Family Math Night
- October 28, 2019|
- General News,
Alain Locke Charter School hosted its very first Family Math Night last week for fifth- through eight-graders and their families. Attendees learned a variety of math games—which they are encouraged […]
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.)











