Charter School Academy College Prep in Chicago, IL offers co–ed education for students in grades PK through 12 within a city–based community in West Englewood.
The school has a total enrollment of 31 students, including 26 in grades K–12, supported by 4 teachers for a student–teacher ratio of 8:1.
It is affiliated with Christian orientation and is a member of both the National Independent ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools Association and a regional independent school association.
The student body is 100 percent students of color, placing the school among the top 20% of Illinois private schools for diversity.
As a private school in Chicago, Charter School Academy College Prep provides an alternative option for families seeking education from preschool through high school in an urban setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Charter School Academy College Prep ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Charter School Academy College Prep?
The application deadline for Charter School Academy College Prep is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Charter School Academy College Prep located?
Charter School Academy College Prep is located in the West Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 3 other private schools located in West Englewood.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Charter School Academy College Prep is Charter School Academy (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Academy Of St. Benedict The African (0.3 miles away)
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(Catholic)
6020 S. Laflin
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 776-3316
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 776-3316
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Charter School Academy
(Christian)
6014 SOUTH RACINE
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 778-0818
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 778-0818
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Building Blocks Learning Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1120 W 69th St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 488-2222
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 488-2222
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
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(Catholic)
900 W Garfield Blvd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 373-5200
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 373-5200
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
West Englewood Christian Community School
(Christian)
7326 S Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 224-7083
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 224-7083
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 10 students
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Charter School Academy
(Christian)
6014 SOUTH RACINE
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 778-0818
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 778-0818
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Maria High School ![Maria High School Photo]( "Maria High School Photo")
All-girls (Catholic)
6727 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 925-8686
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 925-8686
1.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Acceptance rate listed
Leo Catholic High School ![Leo Catholic High School Photo - Leo Catholic High School Class in Session!]( "Leo Catholic High School Photo - Leo Catholic High School Class in Session!")
All-boys (Catholic)
7901 S Sangamon St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-9600
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-9600
2.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 207 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Rita Of Cascia High School
All-boys (Catholic)
7740 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 925-6600
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 925-6600
2.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 560 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Academy Of St. Benedict The African ![Academy Of St. Benedict The African Photo - Academy of St. Benedict the African built on a tradition of love, hope, spirituality and excellence. Discover the difference!]( "Academy Of St. Benedict The African Photo - Academy of St. Benedict the African built on a tradition of love, hope, spirituality and excellence. Discover the difference!")
(Catholic)
6020 S. Laflin
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 776-3316
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 776-3316
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Charter School Academy
(Christian)
6014 SOUTH RACINE
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 778-0818
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 778-0818
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Visitation Catholic School ![Visitation Catholic School Photo - Student Savvy works with students to support our Social-Emotional Learning programs! From starting our mornings to working with our in-house United Stand Counselors and Studen Savvy, SEL is integrated into each day at Vis. Helping us to grow and build a stronger community in school and at home!]( "Visitation Catholic School Photo - Student Savvy works with students to support our Social-Emotional Learning programs! From starting our mornings to working with our in-house United Stand Counselors and Studen Savvy, SEL is integrated into each day at Vis. Helping us to grow and build a stronger community in school and at home!")
(Catholic)
900 W Garfield Blvd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 373-5200
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 373-5200
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
West Englewood Christian Community School
(Christian)
7326 S Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 224-7083
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 224-7083
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 10 students
Mother's Touch
Daycare / Preschool
2501 W 71st St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 436-3177
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 436-3177
1.6 miles
Gr: K-1 | 21 students
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Academy Of St. Benedict The African ![Academy Of St. Benedict The African Photo - Academy of St. Benedict the African built on a tradition of love, hope, spirituality and excellence. Discover the difference!]( "Academy Of St. Benedict The African Photo - Academy of St. Benedict the African built on a tradition of love, hope, spirituality and excellence. Discover the difference!")
(Catholic)
6020 S. Laflin
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 776-3316
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 776-3316
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Charter School Academy
(Christian)
6014 SOUTH RACINE
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 778-0818
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 778-0818
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Building Blocks Learning Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1120 W 69th St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 488-2222
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 488-2222
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
Visitation Catholic School ![Visitation Catholic School Photo - Student Savvy works with students to support our Social-Emotional Learning programs! From starting our mornings to working with our in-house United Stand Counselors and Studen Savvy, SEL is integrated into each day at Vis. Helping us to grow and build a stronger community in school and at home!]( "Visitation Catholic School Photo - Student Savvy works with students to support our Social-Emotional Learning programs! From starting our mornings to working with our in-house United Stand Counselors and Studen Savvy, SEL is integrated into each day at Vis. Helping us to grow and build a stronger community in school and at home!")
(Catholic)
900 W Garfield Blvd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 373-5200
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 373-5200
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
West Englewood Christian Community School
(Christian)
7326 S Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 224-7083
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 224-7083
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 10 students
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Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 727-5276
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(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
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(815) 723-0228
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 723-0228
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Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8031
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(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
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(815) 838-0737
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0737
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(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
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(815) 723-0035
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-0035
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