For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,061 students in Lockport, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 430 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Lockport, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Lockport, IL are William J Butler School, Milne Grove Elementary School and Lockport Township High Sch East. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lockport, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Lockport have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lockport, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William J Butler School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 S Farrell Rd
Lockport, IL 60441
(708) 226-5155
Lockport, IL 60441
(708) 226-5155
Grades: 1-4
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
Milne Grove Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
565 E 7th St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0737
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0737
Grades: PK-3
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
Lockport Township High Sch East
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1333 E 7th St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 588-8300
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 588-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 3,872 students
Rank: #44.
Ludwig Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
710 N State St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8031
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8031
Grades: 4-5
| 284 students
Rank: #55.
Kelvin Grove Jr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
808 Adams St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0737
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0737
Grades: 4-8
| 286 students
Rank: #66.
Taft Grade School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1605 S Washington St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0408
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0408
Grades: PK-8
| 276 students
Rank: #77.
Fairmont School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
735 Green Garden Pl
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 726-6156
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 726-6156
Grades: PK-8
| 312 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lasec Academy
Special Education School
808 Adams St, Kelvin Grove Sch
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0737
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0737
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lasec-cad Program
Special Education School
808 Adams St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0737
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0737
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
514 Macgregor Rd
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8031
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8031
Grades: PK-1
| 341 students
Lockport, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
735 Green Garden Pl
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 726-5263
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 726-5263
Grades: PK-8
| 351 students
16025 Cedar Rd
Lockport, IL 60441
(708) 301-2874
Lockport, IL 60441
(708) 301-2874
Grades: K-2
| 431 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lockport, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Lockport, IL include William J Butler School, Milne Grove Elementary School and Lockport Township High Sch East.
How many public schools are located in Lockport?
10 public schools are located in Lockport.
What percentage of students in Lockport go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Lockport are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lockport?
Lockport public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lockport are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lockport include: Taft Grade School vs. Fairmont School, Kelvin Grove Jr High School vs. Taft Grade School, Kelvin Grove Jr High School vs. Fairmont School
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