Charter School Academy serves 64 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, is a member of the Other school association(s).
The student:teacher of Charter School Academy is 5:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Christian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Average class size: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Charter School Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
64 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 34%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
3%
Average Class Size
7 students
List of Courses Offered
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please call for tuition questions.
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
School Notes
- School Motto: 'All Students Can Learn'
- CS Academy College Prep is a private, Non-for-Profitschool that isstudent structured and studentoriented. Ourgoals and objectivesare: to provide one-on-one structural learningin reading, mathematics, science, and writing for students in grades 8-12; who are two to three-grade levelsbelowin two or more core subjects.Thegeographic and populationof students served are studentsfrom low-income homeswhoare struggling toreach theirgrade level, but cannot afford to pay for night-school or any other program and/or services geared towardsassistingstudents in getting backon track totheirrespective grade level. We also serve studentsingrades K-7th, who areat least onegrade or developmentallevel(s) behind; however,thereis very, very limited space available.
- Our objective is to enhance students educational performance in school through the support of one-to-one structuralteaching andtutoring before and/or after school.Our educators'lesson plans includes the Illinois Learning Standards (ILS)strategies through guided reading, mathematics problem solving, science inquiry and experiments, andcreative writing. Our reading overall focusis on the six dimensions of reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, text comprehension, and motivation. Through the use of abstract and logical reasoning, students will be able to problem solve and draw reasonableconclusions. Moreover,in writing,our areas of content overall focus is on, organization, vocabulary, language, mechanics, and editing whichare critical in assisting students to produce quality representation of theirwriting
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Charter School Academy offer?
Charter School Academy offers 3 interscholastic sports: Cheering, Dance and Drill Team.
When is the application deadline for Charter School Academy?
The application deadline for Charter School Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Charter School Academy located?
Charter School Academy is located in the West Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 3 other private schools located in West Englewood.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Charter School Academy is Charter School Academy College Prep (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Academy Of St. Benedict The African (0.4 miles away)
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(Catholic)
6020 S. Laflin
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 776-3316
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 776-3316
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Charter School Academy College Prep
(Christian)
1443 W 63rd St
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
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Gr: PK-12 | 31 students
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(Catholic)
900 W Garfield Blvd
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 373-5200
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 373-5200
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Building Blocks Learning Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1120 W 69th St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 488-2222
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 488-2222
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Gr: PK-K | 46 students
West Englewood Christian Community School
(Christian)
7326 S Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 224-7083
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 224-7083
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 10 students
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Charter School Academy College Prep
(Christian)
1443 W 63rd St
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 31 students
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
2.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 17 Acceptance rate listed
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All-boys (Catholic)
7901 S Sangamon St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-9600
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-9600
2.4 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
2.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 560 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Catholic)
6020 S. Laflin
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 776-3316
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 776-3316
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Charter School Academy College Prep
(Christian)
1443 W 63rd St
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 31 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
0.8 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
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 10 students
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(901) 573-3447
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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
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Charter School Academy College Prep
(Christian)
1443 W 63rd St
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
Chicago, IL 60636
(312) 675-8691
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 31 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
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Building Blocks Learning Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1120 W 69th St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 488-2222
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 488-2222
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
West Englewood Christian Community School
(Christian)
7326 S Racine Ave
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 224-7083
Chicago, IL 60636
(773) 224-7083
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 10 students
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