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The Wheeler School

#1 in Best Private High Schools in Rhode Island
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • PK, K-12
  • Providence, RI
  • 64 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    B
  3. Teachers
    A+
  4. College Prep
    A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A+
  6. Sports
    B+
The Wheeler School is a top rated, private school located in Providence, RI. It has 768 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 6 to 1. Tuition is $33,865 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 100% of students from this school go on to attend a 4-year college.
Address
216 Hope St
Providence, RI 02906
Telephone
(401) 421-8100
Website
wheelerschool.org/page

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$33,865
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
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Average Financial Aid
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The Wheeler School Rankings

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
—
Average SAT
1350
68 responses
Average ACT
32
44 responses
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Culture & Safety

Poll
92%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.13 responses
Poll
92%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.13 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 59 responses
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  • Holiday festival
    24%
  • Field Day
    22%
  • September Fest
    14%
  • Farm Program
    12%
  • Unity and Diversity Day
    7%
  • Winter Ball
    7%
  • Aerie events in the Lower School
    5%

Students

Diversity
B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
768
92%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.13 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.13 responses
77%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.13 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National
17:1
Poll
89%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.19 responses
Poll
89%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.19 responses
Poll
79%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.19 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
—
Boys Athletic Participation
—
100%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.5 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.5 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.5 responses
Living in the Area
B
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    C
  2. Good for Families
    B-
  3. Housing
    D+
Area Feel
Urban
Median Household Income
$37,366
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$917
National
$949
Median Home Value
$173,800
National
$184,700
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The Wheeler School Reviews

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An outstanding school. The teachers and administration have really gotten to know my children well, and truly seem to care about each child as an individual. They take pride in their community and strong academics. They model and expect good manners and respect for one another, and they don't tolerate disruptive students. There are no special privileges for being affluent; the poorest kids are treated and educated as well as the wealthiest ones. Administration and teachers are accessible, generous and approachable. We are so glad our children are here after a terrible few years at the other school up the road. This school is amazing!
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Wheeler is the best decision I could have made for my 5th grade son! The academics are rigorous but not exhausting. The teachers are enthusiastic and many have Ivy League credentials. The campus is beyond beautiful and there is a great sense of community that I have never seen before in a school. There is a program for a wide variety of interest. I also find the students at Wheeler to be more down to earth and grounded. There is no pretentious vibe that is definitely seen at the neighboring schools.
Wheeler has provided a wonderful experience for my 3 sons who attended 1st grade through high school. In addition to college readiness they had every opportunity to enhance their passions by self advocating and having a responsive administration ready to assist. The academics are a 10; being smart is cool and while sports are not as competitive as a public school environment, at Wheeler everyone plays and that is a good thing! Would recommend and would do it again.