One of Chicago's Top Public Charter Schools

Chicago's #1 Public Charter School

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You need to fill out one form per student. After you have filled out your forms, save them to your computer and then please email them as attachments to Ms. Porter at jporter@alainlocke.org.

You may also fax your completed form to 773.265.7258 or mail it to Ms. Porter's attention at: Alain Locke Charter School, 3141 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612. If you have any questions, or need assistance, please call Ms. Porter directly: 773.265.7232.

WHY ALAIN LOCKE?

For 25 years, Alain Locke Charter School has been delivering excellence in Black education. Watch now 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 430 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

A father figure and his K-3 All-Star smile together on the dance floor at Alain Locke's 2022-23 Father Figure/Daughter Dance.

K-3 All-Stars Have a Ball at the 2022-23 Father Figure/Daughter Dance

Everyone had a wonderful time last Friday at the 2022-23 Father Figure/Daughter Dance! Big smiles were shared by all as father figures joined their K-3 All-Stars on the dance floor. […]

A Statement From Principal Love on the Nashville School Shooting

03/28/2023|
A Message from the Principal,

Dear Families, The Alain Locke Family is deeply saddened by yesterday’s mass shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville. Unfortunately, as we all know, it’s only the latest case of […]

The Alain Locke basketball All-Stars on the court in their final game of the season.

Basketball All-Stars Cheer on Eighth Grade Players at Final Game of the Season

Last Thursday, our Alain Locke basketball team celebrated their three outgoing eighth-graders in a special halftime ceremony at the final game of the season. During the ceremony, All-Stars Amira A., […]