For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,294 students in Lockport, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lockport, IL are William J Butler School, Milne Grove Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lockport have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lockport, IL (2025)
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: 2-4
| 567 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
| 245 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 316 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 271 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 258 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 291 students
Rank: n/an/a
514 Macgregor Rd
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8031
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8031
Grades: PK-1
| 346 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 elementary schools in Lockport, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lockport, IL include William J Butler School, Milne Grove Elementary School and Ludwig Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lockport?
7 public elementary schools are located in Lockport.
What is the racial composition of students in Lockport?
Lockport public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lockport are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lockport include: Taft Grade School vs. Fairmont School, Kelvin Grove Jr High School vs. Fairmont School, Kelvin Grove Jr High School vs. Taft Grade School
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