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Founded in 1889, Wheeler is an independent nursery-grade 12 day school for students from Greater Providence and Greater Boston, where we aspire "to learn our powers and be answerable for their use." Wheeler is also home to the Hamilton School, which welcomes students with language-based learning differences.
Club or Organization: Academic Decathlon, Advocacy and Activism Club, Best Buddies Program, Biomedical Club, Book Club, Chess Team, Chinese Culture and Language Club, Classical Music Club, Club for a Cure, Community Standards Board, Cosmos Club, Debate Team, Economics Club, Empowerment Club, Entrepreneurship Club, Environmental Action Club, Envirothon Team, Film Club, French Club, Gotta Have Sole (Community Service), Great Outdoors Club, Gyre (Yearbook), JSU (Jewish Student Union), Latin Club, Math Assistants, Math Team, Mental Health Awareness Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, Peer Support, Photography Club, Poets and Writers Club, Programming Team, Queer Straight Alliance (QSA), Robotics Teams—FTC and FRC, Save the Bay Club, Science Mentor, Science Olympiad Team, SICA (Students Involved in Cultural Awareness), Social Committee, Spoke (Student Newspaper), Student Ambassadors, Writing Mentor
Arts and Music Programs: A Capella Group
Recreational Athletic Programs: Snow Sports Club/Ski Trip, Table Tennis Club
School Notes
School Motto: The Spirit Giveth Life
School Mascot: The Warrior
Founded in 1889 by visionary artist and educator Mary C.
Wheeler, The Wheeler School is a nursery-grade 12 independent day
school located on two campuses: in the College Hill neighborhood of
Providence, RI and a 120-acre farm in Seekonk, MA. Approximately
800 students come to Wheeler from throughout the Greater Providence
and Greater Boston areas. The school's mission, "to learn our
powers and be answerable for their use," is incorporated into
classrooms, athletic fields, art studios, and STEAM labs, as
students are encouraged to think deeply and explore the world.
Across Wheeler`s campuses and grades, dedicated faculty and staff
identify students` specific learning paths and passions,
challenging and supporting them in pursuit of academic excellence,
artistic expression, and personal growth. Through this
relationship-based approach, Wheeler graduatesare prepared
for college and life as creative, ethical, and engaged global
citizens. Wheeler is also home to The Hamilton School, where
skilled faculty meet students` learning differences with the
individualized instruction that leads to success.
Wheeler School's tuition is approximately $44,320 for private students.
What schools are Wheeler School often compared to?
Wheeler School is often viewed alongside schools like Moses Brown School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Wheeler School?
The acceptance rate of Wheeler School is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 77%. Wheeler School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Rhode Island with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Wheeler School offer?
Wheeler School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track. Wheeler School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Rhode Island for most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Wheeler School?
The application deadline for Wheeler School is Feb. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Wheeler School located?
Wheeler School is located in the College Hill neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 3 other private schools located in College Hill.
Grades: PK-8 | 158 students3.6 miles 15 Edendale Avenue North Providence, RI 02911 (401) 351-0403
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School Reviews
5.00 out of 5(2 reviews)
52/18/2021
My daughter's experience at The Wheeler School was exceptional. She has been able to build her academic skills, collaborate with peers on innovative projects in STEM, learn a passion for ceramics and contribute to a championship athletic program. Yes, the courses are challenging, but she's thriving with great teachers supporting her educational journey. We are very happy to have her benefit in so many ways!
- Posted by Parent - Happy Parent!
510/9/2020
Our daughter has been a student at Wheeler for four years. She absolutely loves Wheeler and its many creative and caring teachers. The school has proven to be welcoming, innovative in its instruction and outlook and geared towards individualized instruction. The small class sizes allow for teachers to really get to know their students. An added and unique benefit is the Aerie Program through which students can explore or take deep-dives into whatever subject-matter they're interested in. I've never seen a program like this. The school literally finds teachers for whatever subject your child wants to study... whether it's for just one student or several. We wholeheartedly recommend this school!
- Posted by Parent - PSA
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