Wheeler was founded by artist, educator and social activist Mary Colman Wheeler in 1889 in Providence, Rhode Island.

Wheeler has just over 800 students.

• Core faculty and staff: 232
• Faculty of color: 26%
• Student: Faculty Ratio school-wide: 6:1
• Faculty with advanced degrees beyond a B.A.: 65%

• Towns where students reside: 70
• Students from the Greater Providence area: 40%
• Students of color: 40%

Kindergarten – 2nd Grade ($300 Activity Fee)

• $43,515 (includes 5 Day WOW AfterCare bundle)
• $40,765

3rd – 4th Grade ($300 Activity Fee)

• $45,555 (includes 5 Day WOW AfterCare bundle)
• $42,805

5th Grade ($600 Activity Fee)

• $45,555 (includes 5 Day WOW AfterCare bundle)
• $42,805

6th – 12th Grade ($600 Activity Fee)

• $46,955

The Hamilton School at Wheeler

1st – 4th Grade ($300 Activity Fee)

• $61,300 (includes 5 Day WOW AfterCare bundle)
• $58,550

5th Grade ($600 Activity Fee)

• $61,300 (includes 5 Day WOW AfterCare bundle)
• $58,550

6th-8th Grade ($600 Activity Fee)

• $58,550

Hamilton Upper School Polaris Program for Gr. 9-12 ($600 Activity Fee)

• $54,015

Wheeler is a member of the NEPSAC (New England Preparatory School Athletic Council).

• Interscholastic Sports: 17
• Upper School teams: 29
• Most Recent Addition: sailing
• Oldest Competitive Team Sports: Field Hockey and Girls Basketball (1972)

Visit our athletics microsite to learn more about the Wheeler Warriors

Field Day is held each May as the spirit teams of Purples and Golds battle it out for bragging rights. Last year, we enjoyed our 109th Field Day at Wheeler Farm!