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
$52,000
Niche Grade
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.72
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
140
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Full Time Teachers
132
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Part Time Teachers
8
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1390
Math
700
Verbal
690
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Average ACT
32
Math
31
English
32
Reading
33
Science
31
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Number of AP Courses
11
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AP Pass Rate
92.4%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very High
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AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
High
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Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
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Male
53.7%
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Female
46.3%
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White
63%
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Asian
14.1%
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Two or more races
12.8%
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Black
6.3%
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Hispanic
3.8%
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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
86 Students
Boston University
81 Students
Northeastern University
62 Students
Boston College
54 Students
Tufts University
53 Students
New York University
47 Students
Yale University
41 Students
Columbia University
33 Students
University of Massachusetts Amherst
32 Students
Harvard University
30 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
43 Students
Business
41 Students
Psychology
31 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
31 Students
Computer Science
25 Students
Economics
25 Students
Engineering
18 Students
Political Science and Government
15 Students
Pre-Law Studies
15 Students
English
15 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/18/2026
Wheeler is an incredible school where students find themselves and learn the tools to thrive in life. As an alum who graduated in the late 90's, I still feel connected to the school and its people.
5/13/2026
Absolutely the best private school in Providence. My children have been nurtured, met where they are and challenged to grow with support along the way. The Lower School faculty are beyond inspirational.
5/13/2026
As an employee of Wheeler, I am very excited for the future with Mark leading the way. I am honored to be a small part of the experience, and look forward to the journey of growing Wheeler to greater heights across the board.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/24/2026
We came to wheeler from a very good private school in Rhode Island with high expectations. Mid-year, my son’s teacher got fired and replaced with a substitue. His teacher had been at wheeler for a long time, and this is not the kind of thing we expected from such a school. There seems to be a lot of...
3/13/2026
It’s a great choice if you live in Providence and don’t get into classical. Otherwise, I’m not really sure if it’s worth the money. We live in Providence, and had one kid graduate from wheeler, and our other kid got into classical and will is at Yale now. The kid (they are twins) who went to wheeler...
3/2/2026
We decided to transfer to Wheeler having heard it was strong in STEM. Unfortunately, we should have stayed where we were, in reality, it is actually weaker than where we transferred from. We had to join extra paid evening math and science programs for our child to continue excelling on his path to b...
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...
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List Price Range
$331K - $5.2M
Homes For Sale
11
Average Home Value
$1,221,021
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
3,609 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
49.7%
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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 $52,000. 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 $1,221,021. 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.