Public schools in Lockport, NY
12 open public schools with an address in Lockport, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,934
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
New York median 11.1:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Lockport public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Lockport, NY: 6 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,934 students, an average of 630 per school. The largest campus is Lockport High School (1,377 students), and the largest elementary school is Regan Intermediate School (631).
Lockport City School District operates the most schools here (8), and 2 regular districts have at least one Lockport campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, similar to the statewide school median of 11.1:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 43% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Lockport
Elementary schools in Lockport
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Merritt Elementary School Lockport City School District | KG–04 | 326 | 11:1 | |
| Charles a Upson Elementary School Lockport City School District | KG–04 | 448 | 11.1:1 | |
| Fricano Primary School Starpoint Central School District | KG–02 | 584 | 11.8:1 | |
| George Southard Elementary School Lockport City School District | KG–04 | 363 | 10.5:1 | |
| Regan Intermediate School Starpoint Central School District | 03–05 | 631 | 11.3:1 | |
| Roy Kelley Elementary School Lockport City School District | KG–04 | 392 | 12.5:1 |
Middle schools in Lockport
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Mossell Junior High School Lockport City School District | 07–08 | 587 | 9.3:1 | |
| Emmet Belknap Intermediate School Lockport City School District | 05–06 | 571 | 10.2:1 | |
| Starpoint Middle School Starpoint Central School District | 06–08 | 726 | 11.8:1 |
High schools in Lockport
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockport High School Lockport City School District | 09–12 | 1,377 | 11.7:1 | |
| Niagara County Jail Lockport City School District · Alternative School | 12–12 | — | — | |
| Starpoint High School Starpoint Central School District | 09–12 | 929 | 14.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.4%
- Hispanic7.4%
- Black6%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Lockport schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,934 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Lockport
How many public schools are in Lockport, NY?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Lockport: 6 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 6,934 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Lockport?
Schools with an address in Lockport belong to 2 education agencies, led by Lockport City School District (8 schools), Starpoint Central School District (4 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Lockport?
Lockport High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Lockport, with 1,377 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Lockport?
No school with an address in Lockport is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New York.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Lockport schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Lockport public schools is 11.3:1, similar to the New York school median of 11.1:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Lockport guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New York cities