For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 635 students in Wolcott, NY (there are 1 private school, serving 18 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Wolcott, NY are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wolcott, NY are North Rose-wolcott High School and North Rose-wolcott Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wolcott, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Wolcott have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wolcott, NY (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Rose-wolcott High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11631 Salter-colvin Rd
Wolcott, NY 14590
(315) 594-3100
Wolcott, NY 14590
(315) 594-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
North Rose-wolcott Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5957 New Hartford St
Wolcott, NY 14590
(315) 594-3130
Wolcott, NY 14590
(315) 594-3130
Gr: 5-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wolcott, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Wolcott, NY include North Rose-wolcott High School and North Rose-wolcott Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Wolcott?
2 public schools are located in Wolcott.
What percentage of students in Wolcott go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Wolcott are educated in public schools (compared to the NY state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wolcott?
Wolcott public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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