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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall
B+
Matriculation A-
Academics B+
Extracurriculars B+
Community B+
Reviews B
The Wellington School is a coeducational, independent day school for students in Pre-kindergarten through Grade 12. More than 600 students enjoy small classes with devoted, experienced faculty offering a college preparatory curriculum at all grade levels. A Wellington education includes interdisciplinary coursework, extensive arts education, and foreign language studies beginning in Pre-K, technology instruction starting in first grade, and honors and Advanced Placement courses. Each year, 100 percent of Wellington graduates continue their education at four-year colleges.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$31200
Enrollment
670
International Students
1.2%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
76%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
Average SAT Score
1345
Average ACT Score
27
Class Size
13

Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#3 Yale University 1 +
LAC #1 Williams College 1 +
#7 University of Pennsylvania 1 +
#10 Northwestern University 1 +
LAC #2 Amherst College 1 +
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 1 +
#25 New York University 1 +
#36 Boston College 1 +
#44 Case Western Reserve University 1 +
#55 University of Miami 1 +
#62 Syracuse University 1 +
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1 +
#68 Kalamazoo College 1 +
#72 Fordham University 1 +
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +
#76 Allegheny College 1 +
#89 Elon University 1 +
#105 Miami University: Oxford 1 +
#105 University of Arizona 1 +
#115 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1 +
#127 University of Dayton 1 +
#137 University of Tulsa 1 +
#147 Wittenberg University 1 +
#151 Colorado State University 1 +
#151 University of Cincinnati 1 +
#166 Xavier University 1 +
#182 Ohio University 1 +
LAC #39 Denison University 1 +
#234 Oklahoma City University 1 +
Cedarville University 1 +
Champlain College 1 +
Coastal Carolina University 1 +
Columbus State Community College 1 +
Heidelberg University 1 +
Lindenwood University 1 +
Marietta College 1 +
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 +
Ohio State University: Newark Campus 1 +
Rollins College 1 +
Taylor University 1 +
University of St. Andrews 1 +
University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2021 2019 2016 Total
All schools 21 18 20 53 17
#1 Princeton University 1 + 1
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1 +admitted 1
#5 Yale University 1 + 1
#6 Stanford University 1 + 1
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1 + 1
#9 Northwestern University 1 + 1 1 + 1 +admitted 4
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 +admitted 1
#13 Dartmouth College 1 + 1
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#14 Vanderbilt University 1 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1 + 1
#23 Georgetown University 1 1 + 2
#23 University of Michigan 1 1 + 1 +admitted 3
#25 University of Virginia 1 +admitted 1
#25 Carnegie Mellon University 1 + 1
#28 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 + 1
#28 Wake Forest University 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#28 Tufts University 1 + 1
#28 University of Florida 1 + 1
#28 New York University 1 + 1
#34 University of Rochester 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#36 Boston College 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#36 University of California: Irvine 1 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1 + 1
#42 Boston University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#42 Brandeis University 1 +admitted 1
#42 Tulane University 1 +admitted 1
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 1 +admitted 2
#48 University of Georgia 1 1
#49 Northeastern University 1 + 1
#49 Villanova University 1 +admitted 1
#49 Purdue University 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 + 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 5
#55 Santa Clara University 1 +admitted 1
#55 University of Miami 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 +admitted 1
#57 Penn State University Park 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#59 Syracuse University 1 + 1 + 2
#62 University of Pittsburgh 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#63 George Washington University 1 + 1
#63 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 +admitted 1
#68 Southern Methodist University 1 +admitted 1
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 +admitted 1
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1 + 1 1 + 1 +admitted 4
#68 Fordham University 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 +admitted 1
#75 Clemson University 1 1
#79 American University 1 +admitted 1
#83 Marquette University 1 +admitted 1
#83 Elon University 1 + 1 + 1 +admitted 3
#83 Michigan State University 1 +admitted 1
#93 University of Delaware 1 +admitted 1
#93 University of Denver 1 1 +admitted 2
#99 University of Oregon 1 +admitted 1
#99 University of Utah 1 + 1
#103 Drexel University 1 1 +admitted 2
#103 Temple University 1 +admitted 1
#103 University of Arizona 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#103 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 +admitted 1
#103 Miami University: Oxford 1 + 1 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 3
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 1 +admitted 1
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 +admitted 1
#117 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1 + 1 1 +admitted 3
#117 Arizona State University 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#127 University of Dayton 1 + 1 + 1 +admitted 3
#127 University of Kentucky 1 +admitted 1
#127 DePaul University 1 1 +admitted 2
#136 University of Tulsa 1 + 1
#148 Duquesne University 1 + 1
#148 University of Alabama 1 +admitted 1
#148 University of Cincinnati 1 + 1 1 + 1 +admitted 4
University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1 + 1 +admitted 2
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2023 2022 2021 2019 2016 Total
All schools 3 4 6 11 3
#1 Williams College 1 + 1
#2 Amherst College 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#3 Swarthmore College 1 1
#6 Bowdoin College 1 +admitted 1
#9 Middlebury College 1 +admitted 1
#9 Carleton College 1 + 1
#13 Hamilton College 1 +admitted 1
#13 Grinnell College 1 +admitted 1
#17 Smith College 1 + 1 + 2
#17 Wesleyan University 1 +admitted 1
#30 Kenyon College 1 1 + 1 +admitted 1 + 4
#30 Bryn Mawr College 1 + 1
#35 Pitzer College 1 + 1
#42 Denison University 1 + 1 1 + 1 +admitted 4
#46 DePauw University 1 +admitted 1
#50 Connecticut College 1 +admitted 1
#59 Centre College 1 +admitted 1 + 2
Oberlin College 1 1

Academics

Sports

(10)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Diving
Golf
Lacrosse
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Diving
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(33)
Apiary Club
Baking Club
Blue Key
Chinese Club
Civic Engagement
Debatriot
Apiary Club
Baking Club
Blue Key
Chinese Club
Civic Engagement
Debatriot
Diversity Club
DnD Club
Fashion Club
Female Empowerment
Female Students of Color
In the Know Quiz Team
International Cultural Exchange Program
International Thespians Society
Knitting & Crochet Club
Mindfulness Club Model United Nations
Mural Arts Club
National Honor Society: Panthera Onca Chapter
Nintendo Club Ohio Youth and Government
Photography Club
Random Acts of a Kindness
Robotics
Scuba Club
Tabletop Club
The Paw Print (student newspaper)
The Wellington Salon
Ultimate Frisbee
Upper School Student Council
Volunteering Club
Wellington Chess Club
Wellington Intramural League: Volleyball
Badminton
Cricket
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Arts

(14)
Acting
Drama
Theater
Animation
Art History
Ceramics
Acting
Drama
Theater
Animation
Art History
Ceramics
Fashion Design
Glass
Painting
Photography
Architecture
Art
Design
Design Thinking
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Contact Info

https://www.wellington.org/
3650 Reed Road, Columbus, OH 43220
614-457-7883
stratton@wellington.org
Ohio

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: K-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1982
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: On Campus
Recommended
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4.5
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Frequently Ask Questions about The Wellington School

Tell me a bit about The Wellington School.
The Wellington School is Co-ed private day school located in Ohio, US. It was founded 1982 , and currently has about 670 students, 1.20% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.wellington.org/.
Does The Wellington School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Wellington School also have 76% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Wellington School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2023, some students attended Yale University, Williams College, University of Pennsylvania, Northwestern University and Amherst College.
What is the application requirement for The Wellington School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Wellington School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for The Wellington School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for The Wellington School in 2024 is $31,200 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at stratton@wellington.org .
Where is The Wellington School located?
The Wellington School is located in the State of Ohio of USA. The closest major city is Columbus, which is about 5 miles away from school. Most families can choose Rickenbacker International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is The Wellington School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Wellington School is within top 900 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Wellington School has been favorited by 5 users.
How to start with an application with The Wellington School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Wellington School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Wellington School’s official site: https://www.wellington.org/ or call them at 614-457-7883.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to The Wellington School?
Yes, here are few: Bishop Watterson High School, Tree Of Life Christian Schools and St. Francis DeSales High School.

The closest major city is Columbus. You can find out more schools near Columbus here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Wellington School?
The overall rating for The Wellington School is B+.

The section ratings of The Wellington School are:
A- for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio’s state capital, is known for its vibrant downtown and cultural attractions. The Scioto Mile stretches along the riverfront, featuring parks, trails, and an interactive fountain. The COSI science center offers engaging exhibits and a planetarium. The Columbus Museum of Art showcases a wide range of art, from American to European masterpieces, along with a beautiful sculpture garden. Nearby, the historic German Village district is home to charming brick houses and cobblestone streets, offering a glimpse into the city’s 19th-century past.
Population (2022) 754,885
Cost of Living Lower than the national average 11%
Nearby Airport Rickenbacker International Airport

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