Alain Locke Named a Best Elementary and Middle School by US News & World Report

The Alain Locke Charter School community is incredibly proud to share that we received a major accolade in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Elementary and Middle Schools rankings.

In the latest annual rankings, Alain Locke has been named No. 2 among Illinois charter middle schools. Not only that, but among Illinois charter elementary schools, we were recognized as the No. 6 school.

In a press release announcing the 2025 rankings, U.S. News Managing Editor for Education LaMonte Jones, Ed.D. emphasized the importance of schools’ performances, writing: “Research continues to indicate that how students perform academically at these early grade levels is a big factor in their success in high school and beyond.”

Here at Alain Locke, we’re incredibly proud of the role we play in ensuring our families in East Garfield Park have access to a world-class education from an early age that empowers them to succeed throughout their academic careers and in life as a whole.

For more information from the 2025 Best Elementary and Middle School rankings, visit the U.S. News website now: https://www.usnews.com/education/k12