Wheeler School

Wheeler School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
216 Hope St,  Providence, RI
4.6
3.9
811 Students
A+
Niche Grade
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.

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+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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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

Male
53.7%
Female
46.3%
White
63%
Asian
14.1%
Two or more races
12.8%
Black
6.3%
Hispanic
3.8%

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
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Brown University 87 Students
Boston University 77 Students
Northeastern University 61 Students
Boston College 53 Students
Tufts University 51 Students
New York University 42 Students
Yale University 41 Students
Columbia University 36 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst 30 Students
Cornell University 30 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 41 Students
Biology 41 Students
Psychology 30 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 30 Students
Computer Science 26 Students
Economics 26 Students
Engineering 18 Students
Political Science and Government 17 Students
Pre-Law Studies 15 Students
Architecture 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.6 89 Reviews
5.0 Parent
6/16/2025
As a parent of a graduating senior and rising Junior, the most pronounced benefit of Wheeler is the quality of instruction mixed with the unusual breadth of resources and opportunities for a school this size. Did I anticipate my student would dive hard into Model UN and Improv Comedy? No. Were those resources available? Yes and no, respectively, but an Improv troupe came together out of thin air. Were those resources excellent? Definitely.
3.0
6/18/2024
A great school, but honestly, I have been very underwhelmed. I had high expectations when leaving my former school, but I haven't really been impressed. Wheeler promised a lot, but in the end, I feel like I haven't received what they advertised. There are a lot of fancy events, but I feel like there is a lack of true school culture and academic rigor. A lot of my classmates just joke around and my teachers seem very passive.
5.0 Freshman
3/12/2021
I love the community and the wide range of options for students to explore. I also like the team dynamics.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 10 Reviews
4.0 parent
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...
5.0 parent
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...
1.0 parent
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!!!!!!!
3.0 parent
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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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 $1,188,022. 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.

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