The Wellington School


The Wellington School is a PK–12 private, co-educational, college-preparatory school in Upper Arlington, Ohio, United States. It was established in 1982 by a group of entrepreneurs.
It is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools and Independent Schools Association of the Central States. It was named a Top Workplace by Columbus CEO magazine in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. Wellington was also named Best Private School in the Best of Business poll by Columbus CEO magazine in 2015 and 2016. Head of School Robert Brisk presented at TEDxColumbus on the topic of student engagement in 2016.

Campus

Wellington is located at the corner of Fishinger and Reed Roads in the center of Upper Arlington, Ohio approximately 8 miles from downtown Columbus, Ohio.

History

Wellington was conceived in 1979 by a group of entrepreneurs with the goal of creating the first coeducational, independent school in Columbus. These entrepreneurs were Ken Ackerman, Harry K. Gard, Bob Holland, Len Immke, George Minot, Dave Swaddling, Dave Thomas, Jack Ruscilli, and Jeff Wilkins. They spent three years refining plans, raising money, finding a property, and recruiting teachers and students. In 1982, The Wellington School opened with 137 students and 19 employees as the first co-ed independent school in Columbus. The first graduating class was in 1989 with 32 students. In 2010, the new 76,000 square foot building opened. In 2012, the Little Jags preschool program for 3-year-olds began.

Athletics

Wellington currently competes in the Mid-State League of the OHSAA Central Region athletic conferences. Sports at Wellington include:
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Wellington Athletic Successes