For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,083 students in Kane County, IL.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Kane County, IL are Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr and Cambridge Lakes Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kane County, IL public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in Kane County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public charter school average of 97% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Kane County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Dundee Ave
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 883-5013
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 883-5013
Gr: K-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Cambridge Lakes Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Wester Blvd
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 464-4300
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 464-4300
Gr: K-12 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Kane County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Compass Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
305 S 9th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3400
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3400
Gr: 9-12
Dream Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
46 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5000
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5000
Gr: 7-12
1905 E Tyler Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2400
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
420 May St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5192
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5192
Gr: PK-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
305 S 9th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3100
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Illinois Youth Ctr-valley View (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4450 Lincoln Hwy
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 584-0506
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 584-0506
New Directions Program (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1304 Ronzheimer Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4873
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4873
Gr: 4-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Kane County, IL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Kane County, IL include Elgin Math And Science Academy Chtr and Cambridge Lakes Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Kane County?
2 public charter schools are located in Kane County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kane County?
Kane County public charter schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public charter schools average of 97% (majority Black).