Best Schools in Wolcott, CT
Wolcott, CT has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 5,179 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Wolcott meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wolcott, CT
The top high schools in Wolcott, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southington School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1945 Students
2. Wolcott High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wolcott School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 649 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wolcott, CT
The top middle schools in Wolcott, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Joseph A. Depaolo Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southington School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 694 Students
2. Tyrrell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wolcott School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 510 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wolcott, CT
The top elementary schools in Wolcott, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Frisbie School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wolcott School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 287 Students
2. Thalberg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southington School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 431 Students
3. Wakelee School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wolcott School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 365 Students
4. Alcott School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wolcott School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 298 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wolcott, CT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wolcott, CT has a total population of 16,409 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wolcott, CT
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Wolcott, CT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wolcott, CT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wolcott, CT.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Wolcott, CT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wolcott, CT
How many schools are in Wolcott, CT?
Wolcott, CT has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 5,179 students in total.
How do schools in Wolcott perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Wolcott score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Wolcott meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wolcott?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 57%
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Every school in Wolcott
5 of 5 schools in Wolcott carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1C: 3
All 5 public schools we grade in Wolcott. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.