The Wheeler School, located in the College Hill neighborhood of Providence, was founded in 1889 by Mary C. Wheeler.
This independent, co-educational college preparatory school enrolls students from pre-school through grade 12.
Wheeler School faculty are experts in the arts, STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) and humanities.
Wheeler’s lower school includes pre-school through grade 5. Faculty are dedicated to helping children build skills in reading, math and language arts in a safe and trusting environment.
The Wheeler middle school, grades 6-8, encourages students to express their curiosity and ask questions to prepare them for high school.
The upper school, grades 9-12, challenges students academically and prepares them to take the next steps toward college. A highlight is the digital production studio, where 11th graders get the opportunity to produce their own podcasts.
Wheeler School
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
216 Hope St,
Providence, RI
811
Students
A+
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1390
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.72
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$50,220
Niche Grade
A+
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A+
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A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.72
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
140
Full Time Teachers
132
Part Time Teachers
8
College Prep
Average SAT
1390
Math
700
Verbal
690
Average ACT
32
Math
31
English
32
Reading
33
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
11
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
White
70.5%
Two or more races
12.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10%
Black
3.9%
Hispanic
3%
Native American
<1%
School Rankings
#1
Best College Prep Private High Schools in Rhode Island
#1
Best HS For Stem in Rhode Island
#1
Best Private HS in Rhode Island
Specialty School Programs
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Brown University
86 Students
Boston University
73 Students
Northeastern University
58 Students
Boston College
51 Students
Tufts University
46 Students
New York University
41 Students
Yale University
41 Students
Columbia University
36 Students
Cornell University
30 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst
29 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
41 Students
Biology
39 Students
Psychology
29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
26 Students
Computer Science
26 Students
Economics
26 Students
Political Science and Government
18 Students
Engineering
18 Students
Pre-Law Studies
15 Students
Architecture
13 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/5/2024
I'm a rising senior the Wheeler School, and I've been there since 9th grade. The teachers are very supportive, and ensure that students get extra help if they need it; whether that be in class or outside of class. The community is really welcoming, and there are tons of different clubs and affinity groups so that you can meet others with the same background/interests as you.
6/5/2024
Wheeler has been such an amazing place for me to meet new people, explore my interests, and balance academics with clubs and sports. Throughout my past two years at Wheeler, I have made so many life long friends that are supportive and kind and every single one of my teachers helps me in every way that they can to make sure I succeed.
9/18/2023
I love the new Design Shop program that Wheeler has begun to offer last year. It has opened my eyes to what I want to major in and how I want to contribute to my community. I don't appreciate how Wheeler handles Jewish student life. As a Jewish student myself, I have had teachers say horrible things to me and not face a single consequence. This is painful, and I know that many other students of various minority groups feel similar in that they are being misrepresented. For a school that wishes to represent the face of diversity, I can't understand why they handle these things so poorly.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/13/2025
I was really excited for my child to start at this school, but unfortunately, our experience has been very disappointing. One of the biggest concerns is the amount of bullying that goes unchecked. It seems to be a common issue, yet the school does very little to address it. There is also a noticeabl...
10/6/2021
I have had two boys at the school and found it to be an excellent school - with a good balance of strong academics, a wide range of sports and activities, excellent teaching, and a strong track record of college placement after high school (Ivies and other top 20 colleges). As some of the other revi...
6/6/2020
This school is a completely waste of money, instead of learning kids are playing, no wander kids love this school. Parents save your money!!!!!!!
1/25/2020
The school offers a very rigorous academic experience that in my opinion is too much. Many students at the school are stressed and overwhelmed with the amount of excessive academic overload. The school can develop a more holistic approach to every student so that they can be successful in all areas...
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Map
List Price Range
$336K - $3.8M
Homes For Sale
7
Average Home Value
$1,187,295
Median Lot Size
5,662 Sq Ft
% Renters
64%
Average Household Income
$136,439
% of College Grads
84.4%
Median Age
27
Average House Size
3,601 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
49.6%
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Roger Williams National Memorial
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Brassil Park
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- Playground
Memorial Park
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Wheeler School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 216 Hope St in Providence, RI. Annual tuition is $50,220. The school has a total enrollment of 811 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Wheeler School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.72, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1390 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $1,187,295. Discover additional schools in the area, like Moses Brown School, School One, Lincoln School, and more. Learn more about what Providence has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wheeler School.