Best Schools in Lockport, New York

Lockport is a small western New York city with 11 ranked public schools and an average score of 6.0 out of 10. That average sits in the mid-range, but the distribution matters: only 2 of the 11 schools — 18% — score 7 or above. Parents researching here should plan around where their children land in the grade band, because performance varies noticeably across the system.

The strongest results are concentrated at the elementary level. Regan Intermediate School leads the city with a 7.4, the highest score among all 11 ranked schools. Charles A. Upson Elementary follows closely at 7.3. Together, these two schools represent the top tier of what Lockport offers. George Southard Elementary adds a third solid option at 6.8, giving parents of younger children real choices worth comparing. Fricano Primary School rounds out the elementary picture at 6.5 — still above the city average, making the lower grades the strongest segment overall.

At the secondary level, Starpoint High School scores 6.7, which is the top-performing high school in the data and above the city-wide average. That makes it a reasonable option for families thinking ahead to upper grades, though the concentration of higher scores at the elementary level is a pattern worth noting when evaluating long-term trajectory.

Practically, parents comparing elementary options have the most to work with here. The gap between the top school (7.4) and the city average (6.0) is wide enough that school assignment — or school choice, if available — meaningfully affects what a family gets. Families with children entering or already in elementary school should prioritize confirming which school their address feeds into and whether Regan or Upson is accessible to them. For high school, Starpoint outperforms the average and is the clearest anchor. Lockport's overall profile is uneven: the best schools are genuinely above average, but fewer than one in five schools clears the 7-point mark.