For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,060 students in Wolcott School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
Public Schools in Wolcott School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Connecticut public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,008 Schools
# Students
2,060 Students
490,241 Students
# Teachers
192 Teachers
40,264 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wolcott School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 195 school districts in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#81 out of 198 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Graduation Rate
92%
88.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.7%
19.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.68
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
18%
32%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Black
4%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
72%
46%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,033 in this school district is less than the state median of $29,922. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,884 is less than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$14,669 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$49 MM
$14,214 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$24,033
$29,922
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$23,884
$28,995
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Wolcott School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Alcott School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1490 Woodtick Rd.
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8160
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8160
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Wakelee School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12 Hempel Dr.
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8154
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8154
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Tyrrell Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Todd Rd.
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8151
Wolcott, CT 06716
(203) 879-8151
Gr: 6-8 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Wolcott High School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wolcott School District?
Wolcott School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,060 students.
What is the rank of Wolcott School District?
Wolcott School District is ranked #79 out of 195 school districts in Connecticut (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Wolcott School District?
72% of Wolcott School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wolcott School District?
Wolcott School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What is Wolcott School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,884 is less than the state median of $28,995. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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