For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 328 students in Wolcott, CT.
The top ranked public preschool in Wolcott, CT is Alcott School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wolcott, CT public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Connecticut public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 42% statewide average). Pre schools in Wolcott have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Connecticut public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wolcott, CT (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 328 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 2023)
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 preschools in Wolcott, CT?
The top ranked public preschools in Wolcott, CT include Alcott School.
How many public preschools are located in Wolcott?
1 public preschools are located in Wolcott.
What is the racial composition of students in Wolcott?
Wolcott public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Connecticut public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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