Alain Locke Charter School

Congratulations to the Alain Locke Charter School Class of 2026!

The atmosphere of our All-Stars’ graduation ceremony was filled with great moments of inspiration, pride and anticipation of all that awaits these young people in their incredibly bright futures ahead.

Thank you to our commencement speaker, WGN Chicago’s very own and alumnus of the Alain Locke Class of 2008, Bryant McCray 💙

On any given day, you can find our All-Stars hard at work in their classrooms as part of the word-class education they receive here at Alain Locke. Other times, though, we have to get out into the real world for a hands-on learning experience!

That’s exactly what our fifth- and sixth-graders did during their recent science field trip to Fermilab. Head over to our blog to see all the pictures now 🧬⚗️🧪🧫 https://tinyurl.com/2s4b8sdb

If you want the BEST education for your kid, then Alain Locke is the place they need to be! That’s because we ranked as the top-performing school of our kind in statewide testing 🏆

Are you ready for them to be an All-Star? Then we have some good news: Limited seats are still available for the 2026-27 school year! To learn more and apply, visit our website today. https://www.alainlocke.org/enroll/

What a show! Our All-Stars did an outstanding job during the 12th Annual Alain Locke Music Showcase at school last week 🥁🎷🎶 See all the pictures from their big performance on our blog now https://tinyurl.com/2ufma6ym

There is someone who believed in you first: your mom. Her love and support helped shape the person you are today. There is truly no one else like her. Even if she's no longer with you, your memories of her are irreplaceable. And whether it's your mom, an aunt, grandmother, caregiver, or mentor, these mother figures leave a mark on our lives like nothing else can. Today, take a moment to thank the women who showed up for you.

Looking for the BEST education for your kid next school year? Then you should know Alain Locke was recently recognized once again in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Elementary and Middle School rankings.

If you’re ready for them to THRIVE with our rigorous curriculum and culture of absolute excellence, we have some good news: Limited seats are still available for the 2026-27 school year! To learn more and apply, visit our website today. https://www.alainlocke.org/enroll/

Today we’re wishing a very happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all of our amazing teachers here at Alain Locke!

When it comes to the thriving school community we strive to offer our All-Stars and their families here in East Garfield Park, the incredible work you do every day is truly at the heart of it all.

Thank you for helping make Alain Locke the special place that it is, teachers — we appreciate you!

Did you know that 94% of Alain Locke All-Stars go on to graduate from high school? With our culture of absolute excellence that makes them globally competitive, it actually doesn’t come as much of a surprise.

If you’re ready for your kid to become an All-Star, then we have some good news: lottery applications are now open for the 2026-27 school year. To learn more and apply, visit our website today. https://tinyurl.com/2vyv267y