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Best Lockport Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,984 students in Lockport, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 601 private students). 91% 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 Milne Grove Elementary School, William J Butler School and Ludwig Elementary School. 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 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), 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 35% 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milne Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
565 E 7th St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0737
Gr: PK-3 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
William J Butler School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1900 S Farrell Rd
Lockport, IL 60441
(708) 226-5155
Gr: 2-4 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Ludwig Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
710 N State St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8031
Gr: 4-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Kelvin Grove Jr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
808 Adams St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0737
Gr: 4-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Lockport Township High School East
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1333 E 7th St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 588-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 3,678 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Taft Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1605 S Washington St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0408
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Fairmont School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
735 Green Garden Pl
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 726-6156
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Lasec Academy
Special Education School
808 Adams St, Kelvin Grove Sch
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0737
Rank: n/an/a
Lasec-cad Program
Special Education School
808 Adams St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0737
Rank: n/an/a
Walsh Elementary School
514 Macgregor Rd
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8031
Gr: PK-1 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lockport, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Lockport, IL include Milne Grove Elementary School, William J Butler School and Ludwig Elementary School.
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?
91% 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 35% 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?

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