Wolcott School
Special education school · Grades 9–12
Chicago, IL
524 N Wolcott Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- ACollege-going
- BYears serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The largest special education school in Chicago
- 98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Small classes: about 4 students per teacher
Wolcott School is a special education school in Chicago, Illinois, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 130 students and around 4 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. The school reports that about 98% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 176 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 130
- Teachers
- 36.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 3.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 66 girls, 64 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 176 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 98% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Reviews
Be the first to share what you love about Wolcott School.
How it compares
- Smaller classes than 55% of special education schools in Illinois (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 91% of special education schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 11 special education schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Wolcott School
What grades does Wolcott School serve?
Wolcott School serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Wolcott School?
About 130 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Wolcott School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us
Other private schools nearby
Esperanza Therapeutic School
Special education school · Grades 3–12
Growing: enrollment up 94% since 2011–12
Chicago, IL0.3 mi
St. Nicholas Cathedral School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 91% since 2011–12
Chicago, IL0.5 mi
St. Malachy Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Chicago since at least 2011
Chicago, IL0.7 mi
Montessori Academy of Chicago
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–5
One of the most diverse private schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL0.9 mi
Montessori Academy of Chicago
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
The smallest classes of any Montessori school in Chicago
Chicago, IL0.9 mi
Holy Trinity High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 61% of Catholic schools in Illinois
Chicago, IL0.9 mi