Excellent
#3 of 65 private schools in RI
Top 3% of private schools
Wheeler School
School
216 HOPE ST, Providence, RI 02906
Enrollment
736
Student-Teacher
4.1:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
736
Student-Teacher
4.1:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Rhode Island private schools
#3 of 65
In Providence
#2 of 20
public schools
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Wheeler School
School in Providence · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Wheeler School
Wheeler School is a private school in Providence, RI. Wheeler School serves approximately 736 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 4.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Wheeler School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #3 of 65 private schools in RI.
- This school 8.2 · Excellent
- RI avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 4.1:1 students to teachers, Wheeler School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Wheeler School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Wheeler School compares to 59 public schools serving similar grades in Providence, RI
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Wheeler School (this school) | 8.2 |
| Hope High School | 4.9 |
| Martin Luther King El. School | 5.5 |
| Vartan Gregorian El. School | 7.3 |
| Village Green Virtual | 7.5 |
| YouthBuild Preparatory Academy | — |
| Nathan Bishop Middle | 5.9 |
| Trinity Academy Performing Art | 7.2 |
| Charette Charter School | 7.0 |
| RINI Middle College | 6.5 |
| Sheila Skip Nowell | 6.3 |
| Urban Collaborative Program | 5.1 |
| Times2 Elementary School | 8.6 |
| Times2 Middle/High School | 6.5 |
| Classical High School | 8.5 |
| Central High School | 5.3 |
| Paul Cuffee Lower School | 8.1 |
| Providence Career Technical | 6.7 |
| SouthSide Elementary Charter | 6.7 |
| Harry Kizirian Elementary | 5.2 |
| Metropolitan Career Tech Ctr | 6.8 |
Showing 20 of 59 schools. View all schools in Providence
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in RI.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in RI
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
216 HOPE ST, Providence, RI 02906
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Wheeler School may also want to explore other schools in the area. LINCOLN SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is THE GRODEN CENTER (rated 7.4/10, 0.8 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, PROVIDENCE HEBREW DAY SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 1.1 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Providence, see our Providence schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hope High School Providence | 0.4 mi | 4.9 |
| FRENCH-AMERICAN SCHOOL OF RHODE ISLAND Providence | 0.5 mi | 5.7 |
| Martin Luther King El. School Providence | 0.6 mi | 5.5 |
| THE CROFT SCHOOL Providence | 0.5 mi | 8.0 |
| Vartan Gregorian El. School Providence | 0.7 mi | 7.3 |
| THE GRODEN CENTER Providence | 0.8 mi | 7.4 |
| JEWISH COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL OF RHODE ISLAND Providence | 0.9 mi | 6.3 |
| Nathan Bishop Middle Providence | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| MONTESSORI CHILDRENS HOUSE Providence | 0.7 mi | 8.1 |
| SCHOOL ONE Providence | 0.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Village Green Virtual Providence | 0.8 mi | 7.5 |
| YouthBuild Preparatory Academy Providence | 0.8 mi | — |
| LINCOLN SCHOOL Providence | 0.8 mi | 8.0 |
| PROVIDENCE HEBREW DAY SCHOOL Providence | 1.1 mi | 7.0 |
| Charette Charter School Providence | 1.0 mi | 7.0 |
| Trinity Academy Performing Art Providence | 1.0 mi | 7.2 |
| RINI Middle College Providence | 1.0 mi | 6.5 |
| Sheila Skip Nowell Providence | 1.0 mi | 6.3 |
| ST PATRICK ACADEMY Providence | 1.1 mi | 5.8 |
| SACRED HEART SCHOOL East Providence | 1.3 mi | 5.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02906 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$102,796
Median Home Value
$582,700
Median Rent
$1,729/mo
Population
26,327
College Educated
79.8%
Homeownership
50.1%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Median Age
35.8
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wheeler School
What grades does Wheeler School serve?
Wheeler School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Wheeler School?
Wheeler School has an enrollment of approximately 736 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheeler School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheeler School is 4.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Wheeler School rank in RI?
Wheeler School ranks #3 of 65 private schools in RI.
What is Wheeler School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wheeler School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Wheeler School a private school?
Yes, Wheeler School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Wheeler School a religious school?
No, Wheeler School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 736
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 178
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Providence County
- Phone
- (401) 421-8100
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