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Cambridge Lakes Charter School has received an “Overall Grade A” from Niche for 2026 and is ranked among the top 10% of best charter K-12 schools in the United States. The school was placed 81st out of 860 charter K-12 schools nationwide.
According to Niche’s rankings, Cambridge Lakes Charter School also achieved the following distinctions: it is rated as the #1 Best Charter High School in Illinois, ranking first out of 65 such schools in the state and placing in the top 11% nationally at 271st out of 2,547. The school is also ranked as the #1 Best Charter Middle School in Illinois (first out of 64), placing it in the top 8% nationwide at 312th out of 3,923. Additionally, it is recognized as the #1 Best Charter Elementary School in Illinois (first out of 62), and among the top 8% nationally at 344th out of 4,138.
The recognition highlights Cambridge Lakes Charter School’s standing both within Illinois and across the country.

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