Wolcott School
Thornton, IL · Thornton SD 154 · Grades PK - 8
1,234th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 41%▼ Declining
Wolcott School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Wolcott School 1,234th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 41% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 50th in 2019 to 41th in 2025 — declining.
Wolcott School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Wolcott School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 252 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 20.9% | 42.9% | ▲ 22.0 pts | |
| Black | 18.6% | 32.5% | ▲ 13.9 pts | |
| White | 56.7% | 19.0% | ▼ 37.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 5.6% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
Homes near Wolcott School
Typical home value $186K in zip 60476 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Wolcott School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Longwood Elem SchoolBrookwood SD 167 · 1.3 mi away1,706th of 2,105
ELA 26% · Math 23% - 5McKinley Elem SchoolSouth Holland SD 150 · 1.5 mi away1,130th of 2,105
ELA 48% · Math 34% - 2Greenwood Elem SchoolSouth Holland SD 150 · 1.9 mi away1,845th of 2,105
ELA 21% · Math 19% - –Taft SchoolSouth Holland SD 151 · 1.9 mi away
- 3Hickory Bend Elem SchoolBrookwood SD 167 · 2.3 mi away1,681st of 2,105
ELA 26% · Math 24% - 1Holmes Elem SchoolHarvey SD 152 · 2.3 mi away1,930th of 2,105
ELA 15% · Math 19% - 6Winston Churchill SchoolHomewood SD 153 · 2.4 mi away997th of 2,105
ELA 52% · Math 38% - 1Barack H Obama Learning AcademyHazel Crest SD 152-5 · 2.5 mi away2,062nd of 2,105
ELA 18% · Math 5%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Wolcott School in?
Wolcott School is part of the Thornton SD 154 district in Thornton, Illinois.
Is Wolcott School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Wolcott School 1,234th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 41% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Wolcott School?
Hispanic 43%, Black 33%, White 19%, Two or more races 6% (252 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Wolcott School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60476 is $186K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.