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Founded in 1951, Brookstone School is Columbus's only 3K through 12 independent college preparatory program. Brookstone serves more than 800 students across five divisions on a 100-acre campus. The school is founded on a Judeo-Christian ethic and emphasizes core values of loyalty, courage, wisdom, honor, service, respect, and leadership. Its mission centers on servant leadership and character development to prepare students for lives of engagement and service to others.
Brookstone's community emphasizes belonging; the school describes a strong, supportive atmosphere as one of its greatest strengths and invites students to explore new clubs and parents to get involved through volunteering. Brookstone Alumni span over 50 years and stay connected through events such as Homecoming, the Distinguished Alumni Society, the Spring Arts Festival, and Career Day. Explore Columbus shows Brookstone's commitment to partnering with local organizations to provide an enhanced educational experience.
The Brookstone Parents Association (BPA) promotes cooperation and unity among parents, faculty, staff, and students. It encourages parental engagement and service in the school community, enriching understanding of Brookstone programs—from athletics to arts and ongoing parent education. The BPA provides opportunities for parents to get involved, including Parent Volunteers, Cougar Nation Athletic Booster Club, Arts Alliance, BPA News, and BPA Business Partners. The 2025-2026 BPA Executive Committee leads the organization, with officers such as President, Past President, President Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer, and with committees for Technology, Communications, Arts Alliance, Cougar Nation, Volunteers, and Social Media; division representatives span Preschool through Upper School. The BPA supports Brookstone through volunteer hours and financial contributions to programs and faculty.
Brookstone School in Columbus serves students from 3K through Grade 12 on a single 100-plus acre campus. The independent day program enrolls more than 800 students across Preschool, Lower, Intermediate, Middle and Upper Schools, with an AP emphasis in the Upper School and 22 AP classes alongside 18 honors courses. The curriculum is organized by division, offering a play-based Preschool program, a reading and writing workshop approach in the Lower School, and a 1:1 technology environment in Middle School, followed by rigorous college preparatory study in Upper School. The Learning Center provides accommodations for students with learning differences. Facilities include Mack Strong Stadium, five playing fields, two gyms, ten tennis courts, an outdoor track, Turner Center Auditorium, and the Cheves Athletics Center gallery. The school purposefully develops servant leadership and character through programs like the Prefect leadership program and a strong emphasis on service, loyalty, courage, wisdom, and responsibility today.