For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,168 students in Lockport, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lockport, IL are Milne Grove Elementary School, Taft Grade School and Fairmont School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lockport, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Lockport have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lockport, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milne Grove Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
565 E 7th St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0737
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0737
Gr: PK-3 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Taft Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1605 S Washington St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0408
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0408
Gr: PK-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Fairmont School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
735 Green Garden Pl
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 726-6156
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 726-6156
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
514 Macgregor Rd
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8031
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 preschools in Lockport, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lockport, IL include Milne Grove Elementary School, Taft Grade School and Fairmont School.
How many public preschools are located in Lockport?
4 public preschools are located in Lockport.
What is the racial composition of students in Lockport?
Lockport public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lockport are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lockport include: Taft Grade School vs. Fairmont School, Fairmont School vs. Taft Grade School
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