For three years in a row, U.S. News & World Report has ranked CMSA as the #1 public charter high school in Illinois.

[3] In addition, for the past three years U.S. News & World Report has ranked CMSA as the #1 public charter high school in Illinois.

Chicago Math and Science Academy is rated a 7 out of 10 by GreatSchools.org, a national school quality information site.

The original Chicago Math and Science Academy building was located on 1705 West Lunt Avenue.

[5] It shared its campus with St. Jerome Catholic Church, although no religious affiliation was established between the two separate organizations.