For the 2026 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 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), 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 (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 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
William J Butler School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 S Farrell Rd
Lockport, IL 60441
(708) 226-5155
Lockport, IL 60441
(708) 226-5155
Gr: 2-4 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Ludwig Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
710 N State St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8031
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8031
Gr: 4-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Kelvin Grove Jr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
808 Adams St
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0737
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-0737
Gr: 4-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
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 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
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 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
514 Macgregor Rd
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8031
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 838-8031
Gr: PK-1 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Lockport, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
735 Green Garden Pl
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 726-5263
Lockport, IL 60441
(815) 726-5263
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
16025 Cedar Rd
Lockport, IL 60441
(708) 301-2874
Lockport, IL 60441
(708) 301-2874
Gr: K-2 | 431 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lockport, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lockport, IL include Milne Grove Elementary School, William J Butler 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: Kelvin Grove Jr High School vs. Fairmont School, Taft Grade School vs. Kelvin Grove Jr High School, Taft Grade School vs. Fairmont School