For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 820 students in Lockport, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lockport, IL are Kelvin Grove Jr High 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Lockport have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lockport, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #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 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
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 middle schools in Lockport, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lockport, IL include Kelvin Grove Jr High School, Taft Grade School and Fairmont School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lockport?
3 public middle schools are located in Lockport.
What is the racial composition of students in Lockport?
Lockport public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Lockport are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lockport include: Kelvin Grove Jr High School vs. Taft Grade School, Taft Grade School vs. Fairmont School, Taft Grade School vs. Kelvin Grove Jr High School
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