Wheeler School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Providence, RI
216 Hope St, Providence, RI 02906
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The largest of 15 independent schools in Rhode Island
- The largest independent school in Providence
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 62% of independent schools nationwide
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Providence, Rhode Island, Wheeler School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 755 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of independent schools nationwide. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 165 days a year. Rhode Island has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 755
- Teachers
- 118.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 358 girls, 397 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 165 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 62% of independent schools nationwide (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 88% of independent schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,294 independent schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in Rhode Island
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Wheeler School whether it takes part.
- Scholarship Organizations tax credit · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Wheeler School
What grades does Wheeler School serve?
Wheeler School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Wheeler School?
About 755 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Wheeler School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Rhode Island has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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