Chicago Public Schools
Tuition paid to charter schools
$46.8 million
Exact amount: $46,849,679.86
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Charter/Contract Per Pupil Revenue K-12 Tuition (Charter Core Instructional Funding) | $44,438,452.64 | 94.9% |
| Other Instructional Programs (Title I - School Discretionary) | $1,768,833.32 | 3.8% |
| All other funds and programs (5 smaller lines) | $642,393.90 | 1.4% |