November 11, 2026
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CICS Avalon Named the #1 Charter Middle School in Illinois by U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report has named CICS Avalon, a tuition-free public charter school operated by ReGeneration Schools, the top-ranked charter middle school in Illinois. 90% of CICS Avalon’s students come from low-income families, and 98% are students of color. CICS Avalon placed fi rst out of 73 charter middle schools statewide in the 2027 Best Elementary and Middle Schools rankings.