For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,138 students in Wolcott, CT.
The top ranked public schools in Wolcott, CT are Frisbie School, Alcott School and Wakelee School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wolcott, CT public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Wolcott have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wolcott, CT (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frisbie School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24 Todd Rd.
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8146
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8146
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Rank: #22.
Alcott School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1490 Woodtick Rd.
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8160
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8160
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
Wakelee School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12 Hempel Dr.
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8154
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8154
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
Rank: #44.
Wolcott High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
457 Bound Line Rd.
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8164
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8164
Grades: 9-12
| 678 students
Rank: #55.
Tyrrell Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Todd Rd.
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8151
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8151
Grades: 6-8
| 506 students
Wolcott, Connecticut Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Abc Classroom (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
24 Todd Road
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8146
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8146
Grades: 3
| 3 students
Homebound (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
154 Center Street
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8183
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8183
Grades: 1-12
| 5 students
Phoenix Program High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
459 Boundline Road
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 633-4453
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 633-4453
Grades: 10-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wolcott, CT?
The top ranked public schools in Wolcott, CT include Frisbie School, Alcott School and Wakelee School.
How many public schools are located in Wolcott, CT?
5 public schools are located in Wolcott, CT.
What is the racial composition of students in Wolcott, CT?
Wolcott, CT public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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