Wheeler School
Tel:
(401)421-8100
- Founded in 1889, The Wheeler School is an independent day school for girls and boys from Nursery through Grade Twelve.
- Although preparation for college is a primary goal of the Upper School, our program in all divisions is intended to be both academically rigorous and developmentally appropriate.
- Our goal is to build relationships based on appreciation and trust.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Students: 795 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
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Wheeler School places among the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-12 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Language-Based Learning Differences |
Student Body
| Total Students | 795 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 32% State avg.: 21% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 84 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling |
| Admissions Director | Anna Curtis |
School Notes
- Founded in 1889, The Wheeler School is an independent day school for girls and boys from Nursery through Grade Twelve. Although preparation for college is a primary goal of the Upper School, our program in all divisions is intended to be both academically rigorous and developmentally appropriate. Our goal is to build relationships based on appreciation and trust.
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