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The Wilder School

162r Washington St Winchester, MA 01890

Tel: (781) 281-8948

www.thewilderschool.org

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Inquire with school
Enrollment: 2 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

The Wilder School in Winchester, MA is a nonsectarian, co–educational alternative school serving undergraduate–level students in a suburban community.
The school has an enrollment of 2 students and employs 1 teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 2:1.
Located in a large suburb, The Wilder School provides education within a small, low–enrollment setting.
Nearby Winchester private schools include St. Mary's School (PK–K, 54 students, 54:1 ratio) and Acera School (K–9, 124 students, 3:1 ratio).

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Inquire with school
Enrollment: 2 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Inquire with school

Student Body

Total Students

2 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Student-Teacher Ratio

2:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for The Wilder School?

The application deadline for The Wilder School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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