The Wolf School is a K-8 special education school in Rumford, RI, specializing in students with sensory, social, and learning differences.
The Wolf School is a specialized co-ed school in Rumford, RI, dedicated to supporting "Complex Learners" who face academic, social, and sensory challenges. The school provides a nurturing environment specifically designed for students with learning differences, including ADD/ADHD support and programs tailored for those navigating language-based learning profiles and sensory processing difficulties.
With an average class size of just 9 students and a faculty where 71% hold advanced degrees, the school offers highly personalized instruction. The curriculum is complemented by a variety of extracurricular activities, including Art, Dance/Movement, and a Homework Club, as well as athletic programs like Basketball and Cross Country, all aimed at building confidence and compassion in a small-school setting.
The school serves students from Kindergarten through 8th grade and operates on a rolling admissions basis. While the yearly tuition is $72,500, the school provides financial aid (with an average grant of $20,000) and notes that many school districts provide financial support for their students. The school also offers summer programming for continued engagement.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
GradesKindergarten-8
Students73
Class Size9:1 ratio
Tuition$72,500
Est.1999
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE)
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1999 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $72,500 |
| Tuition Notes | Many school districts financially support our students. We also offer financial aid. |
| Total Students | 73 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 71 |
| Average Class Size | 9 |
| Grades Offered | Kindergarten-8 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Elizabeth Conners |
| Admissions Associate | Meg Sutton |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $20,000 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Complex learning profiles that include languagesensory processing and social difficulties.
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Cross Country · Track and Field |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Art · Bookworms · Cheerleading · Dance/Movement · Homework Club |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | thewolfschool.org/calendar |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |