Public schools in Wolcott, CT
5 open public schools with an address in Wolcott, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,060
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11:1
Connecticut median 11.9:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Wolcott public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Wolcott, CT: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,060 students, an average of 412 per school. The largest campus is Wolcott High School (611 students), and the largest elementary school is Wakelee School (366).
Every listed school belongs to Wolcott School District. 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 11:1, lower than the statewide school median of 11.9:1. 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.
About 34% 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 Wolcott
Elementary schools in Wolcott
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcott School Wolcott School District | PK–05 | 320 | 14.5:1 | |
| Frisbie School Wolcott School District | KG–05 | 265 | 11:1 | |
| Wakelee School Wolcott School District | KG–05 | 366 | 11.4:1 |
Middle schools in Wolcott
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrrell Middle School Wolcott School District | 06–08 | 498 | 9.2:1 |
High schools in Wolcott
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolcott High School Wolcott School District | 09–12 | 611 | 10.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White71.7%
- Hispanic18.3%
- Black4.5%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Wolcott schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,060 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Wolcott
How many public schools are in Wolcott, CT?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Wolcott: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,060 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Wolcott?
All listed public schools with an address in Wolcott belong to Wolcott School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Wolcott?
Wolcott High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Wolcott, with 611 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Wolcott?
No school with an address in Wolcott is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Connecticut.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Wolcott schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Wolcott public schools is 11:1, lower than the Connecticut school median of 11.9:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Wolcott 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 Connecticut cities