For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,096 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CT)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,010 Schools
# Students
2,096 Students
493,927 Students
# Teachers
196 Teachers
40,668 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 197 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Graduation Rate
92%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.68
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
17%
31%
% Black
4%
12%
% White
73%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,471 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,157. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,833 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$12,920 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$12,459 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,471
$26,157
Spending / Student
$20,833
$25,225
Best Wolcott School District Public Schools (2025-26)
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 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wolcott School District?
Wolcott School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,096 students.
What is the rank of Wolcott School District?
Wolcott School District is ranked #81 out of 197 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?
73% of Wolcott School District students are White, 17% 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 $20,833 is less than the state median of $25,225. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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