Brookstone School

The Brookstone School is located at 440 Bradley Park Drive, Columbus, GA 31904, United States. The campus sits on a large site in Columbus, Georgia, and is accessible via major roadways in the Bradley Park area. The school is situated in Columbus, Georgia, United States.

Preschool (3K–Pre-K) through Upper School (9–12); 3K–12 program with divisions: Preschool, Lower School (Kindergarten–3rd), Intermediate School (4th–5th), Middle School (6th–8th), Upper School (9th–12th).

Independent college preparatory day school.

The Learning Center provides accommodations, remediation, and support for learning differences, including ADD/ADHD and reading disorders; accommodations policy and documentation procedures are in place.

Judeo-Christian ethic.

Application Fees

- A non‑refundable application fee is required at the time of submission. The commonly listed amount is USD 50.

Tuition (2026–2027 academic year) — annual amounts by grade

- Beginners: USD 8,250.00.
- Pre‑K: USD 15,150.00.
- Kindergarten: USD 16,975.00.
- Grades 1–3: USD 20,300.00.
- Grades 4–5: USD 22,925.00.
- Grades 6–8: USD 23,625.00.
- Grades 9–12: USD 24,650.00.

These annual tuition amounts include lunches for grades K–12, insurance, testing (except AP exams), laboratory fees, and lower/intermediate school book rental fees; Middle School and Upper School families are responsible for costs of all books and devices required for courses.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment options offered: 1) one early payment of full tuition (due May 30); 2) three equal installments (due May 30, September 30, and January 30); or 3) ten monthly payments (financed for a 5% fee/interest rate that includes Tuition Refund Insurance).

- Example installment amounts (arithmetic based on the listed annual tuition and the school's payment options):
- Three equal installments = annual tuition ÷ 3 (rounded to cents).
- Ten monthly payments on the financed plan = (annual tuition × 1.05) ÷ 10 (rounded to cents).

Calculated examples (rounded to cents):
- Beginners (USD 8,250): 3‑install = USD 2,750.00; 10‑pay (5% finance) = USD 866.25 per month.
- Pre‑K (USD 15,150): 3‑install = USD 5,050.00; 10‑pay = USD 1,590.75 per month.
- Kindergarten (USD 16,975): 3‑install = USD 5,658.33; 10‑pay = USD 1,782.38 per month.
- Grades 1–3 (USD 20,300): 3‑install = USD 6,766.67; 10‑pay = USD 2,131.50 per month.
- Grades 4–5 (USD 22,925): 3‑install = USD 7,641.67; 10‑pay = USD 2,407.13 per month.
- Grades 6–8 (USD 23,625): 3‑install = USD 7,875.00; 10‑pay = USD 2,480.63 per month.
- Grades 9–12 (USD 24,650): 3‑install = USD 8,216.67; 10‑pay = USD 2,588.25 per month.

(These installment and monthly figures are mathematical calculations based on the school's published annual tuition and the payment plans described.)

Boarding fees

- Brookstone operates as a day school and does not offer a boarding program; therefore boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and routine additional fees

- Uniforms: a standardized uniform is required; all standardized dress items must be purchased through Lands' End or the school's Cougar Shop (on‑campus). Expect to purchase shirts, bottoms, outerwear, and any division‑specific items for each student. Uniform costs are billed/paid directly to the vendor and vary by item.

- Books and devices: Middle School and Upper School families are responsible for the cost of books and required devices; lower/intermediate book rental fees are included in tuition. AP exam fees and some course‑specific materials (where applicable) are not included in tuition.

- Extended Day / after‑school care: an after‑school Extended Day program exists and is billed separately to families who use it; families are billed for time used. (Families should expect additional charges for Extended Day or similar supervised care outside regular school hours.)

- Incidental or activity fees: some extracurricular activities, athletics, fine arts materials, travel for competition or trips, and optional program fees may be billed separately to family accounts during the year.

Refund information

- The family's financial obligation is for the full annual tuition as stated in the school's enrollment contract; the school does not refund tuition or cancel unpaid obligations if a student withdraws during the academic year. The school's Tuition Refund Plan (insurance) will pay benefits to the school subject to the policy terms and amount insured, which provides assistance in meeting the family's financial obligation in qualifying circumstances.

Fee payment options and practical notes on payments

- Tuition and fees are managed through the school's tuition/payment portal (Blackbaud/parent.blackbaud.school). Families may use the school's online tuition portal to schedule payments. Blackbaud's tuition platform commonly accepts bank account (ACH/direct debit) payments and credit/debit card payments; platform or processing fees may apply depending on payment method and the school's settings. Expect the school to offer bank draft (ACH) and credit/debit card payment options through the tuition portal.

Summary (key facts for parents)

- Annual tuition is set by grade (see the list above for 2026–2027 year).
- Payment choices: full early payment (due May 30), three equal installments (May 30 / Sept 30 / Jan 30), or ten monthly financed payments (5% fee; includes Tuition Refund Insurance).
- Application fee is required (commonly USD 50).
- Uniforms, books/devices for MS/US, Extended Day, extracurricular/activity fees, and AP exam fees are additional to tuition as noted.
- The family is contractually responsible for full annual tuition; the Tuition Refund Plan provides insured relief in covered withdrawal circumstances.