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
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School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1390
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.72
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$46,955
Niche Grade
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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
14
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%
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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
88 Students
Boston University
73 Students
Northeastern University
60 Students
Boston College
49 Students
Tufts University
47 Students
New York University
42 Students
Yale University
41 Students
Columbia University
36 Students
Cornell University
28 Students
Harvard University
28 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
43 Students
Biology
38 Students
Psychology
27 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
27 Students
Computer Science
25 Students
Economics
25 Students
Political Science and Government
19 Students
Engineering
19 Students
Pre-Law Studies
15 Students
Architecture
12 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
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.
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.
10/3/2022
Our son has found teachers who are true mentors. He has been supported as the person he is, and not forced to conform to a stereotyped standard. Only Wheeler could have provided him with this totally individualized education.
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
About College Hill
List Price Range
$330K - $4M
Homes For Sale
15
Average Home Value
$1,154,535
Median Lot Size
5,662 Sq Ft
% Renters
64%
Household Income
$136,439
% of College Grads
84.4%
Median Age
27
Average House Size
3,611 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
49.8%
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- Playground
Memorial Park
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