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The Wheeler School
- A+Overall Grade
- Private
- PK, K-12
- Providence, RI
- 72 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityB
- TeachersA+
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA+
- SportsA-
Applying
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$37,900
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
25%
Average Financial Aid
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From The Wheeler School
The Wheeler School was founded in Providence, RI, in 1889 by Mary C. Wheeler, an artist, educator, and activist with an innovative vision: craft an educational experience grounded in students’ curiosity and passions, combine academic pursuit with hands-on experience, and live out a shared belief that they could make the world a better place.
This vibrant vision of what education should look and feel like remains the core of our approach today, and is, perhaps, more relevant today than it was more than a century ago.
From campuses in Providence and Seekonk, we give students in grades Nursery - 12 the opportunity to learn by doing and collaborating, to explore new interests and grow in their passions, to build their self-awareness and confidence through leadership and service, and to develop the critical thinking and skills they need to be thoughtful, curious, and contributing citizens of the world. In short, we live our Mission: To learn our powers and be answerable for their use.
The Wheeler School Rankings
Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.
Academics
Culture & Safety
Poll
- 93%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.14 responses
Poll
- 93%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.14 responses
Students
Diversity
B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
768
- 86%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.14 responses
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.14 responses
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.14 responses
Preschool
Annual Cost
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Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Website
Teachers
Poll
- 90%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.20 responses
Poll
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.20 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
—
Boys Athletic Participation
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- 100%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.6 responses
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.6 responses
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.6 responses
- Cost of LivingC-
- Good for FamiliesB+
- HousingD+
Median Household Income
$63,320
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,329
National
$949Median Home Value
$585,808
National
$184,700The Wheeler School Reviews
72 reviews
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Bullying is a huge issue that the administration overlooks constantly. They will do anything to keep money flowing in even letting bullies stay if they have rich parents. Bullying offences are often overlooked if the student is wealthy and can pay full tuition. Wealthy, white, privileged students often have such entitlement that they can evade any punishments, and they often do. While I was a student there were many instances of bullying that I saw reported to administration that were entirely overlooked. I know of a few instances where a bullied student has left the school entirely because of administrations inaction and blatant disregard for that students welfare. They prize money over qualified students who work hard for the school. If you are wealthy at Wheeler, you will undoubtedly succeed. If you are not wealthy, you will likely be exploited for the diversity you bring to the school and then disregarded when you are in need of assistance.
I was a student there for four years, and eagerly left. The student population was shallow and petty, but self-congratulatory for their "incredible diversity" and "unity". It was an enclosed bubble of white privilege that refused to admit it was such and aggressively denied its privileged status. Minorities were exploited to better the image of the school as a welcoming, diverse safe haven, while their needs were entirely disregarded by the people claiming to support and protect them. Wheeler does nothing to challenge the views of its students or educate in a way that is self-reflective, and instead relies on the assured comfort of its students to rake in cash year after year. I do not recommend Wheeler for any young person wishing to develop strong analytical skills, an understanding of the diverse world we live in, or have an education that challenges their views and forces them to see things from multiple perspectives.
The school offers a very rigorous academic experience that in my opinion is excessive. Yes, the school prepares them for college but at what cost. Many students at the school are stressed and overwhelmed with the amount of over the top academic load.
Furthermore, the school can develop a more holistic approach to every student so that they can be successful in all areas of their lives, instead of just academics. The diversity in the school has grown but not to the point where students of color feel empowered. There is a big gap between those who have and those who don't and the school doesn't do a good job in the social/emotional care of students in this regard.
Furthermore, the school can develop a more holistic approach to every student so that they can be successful in all areas of their lives, instead of just academics. The diversity in the school has grown but not to the point where students of color feel empowered. There is a big gap between those who have and those who don't and the school doesn't do a good job in the social/emotional care of students in this regard.