Chicago Public Schools
Tuition paid to charter schools
$17.7 million
Exact amount: $17,727,527.80
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
1,135 students (2024-25 school profile) x about $15,619 per student. Per-student figure is tuition divided by profile enrollment (estimate).
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| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Charter/Contract Per Pupil Revenue K-12 Tuition (Charter Core Instructional Funding) | $16,977,863.16 | 95.8% |
| All other funds and programs (6 smaller lines) | $749,664.64 | 4.2% |