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.

Brookstone's curriculum is organized into Preschool, Lower School, Intermediate School, Middle School, and Upper School on a 100-acre campus. Preschool provides a play-based program with literacy, mathematics, science and social studies, plus enrichment and Spanish. Lower School uses a reading and writing workshop approach and Singapore Math, with M.A.S.T.E.R Lab, Spanish, art, music and physical education. Intermediate School emphasizes socioemotional learning, executive functioning and leadership, with a Morning Meeting and a four-to-five period day that includes PE, Spanish, Technology, Art and Music. Middle School is a 1:1 technology environment offering English, math, science, social studies and world languages, plus music, drama, public speaking, creative writing, STEAM and leadership through The Coalition and advising. Upper School has 22 AP classes and 18 honors courses, with many electives; the goal is 100% college attendance, graduation requires 22.5 credits, and The Learning Center provides accommodations for learning differences.

Brookstone offers 9 Honors and 22 Advanced Placement courses. In 2025, 75 students received AP Scholar recognitions (44 Scholars, 7 with Honors, 24 with Distinction). Brookstone has 809 students in 3K–12, with 295 in the Upper School and 70 in the Class of 2025. The school reports a 100% college acceptance rate.

Brookstone graduates matriculate to a broad array of colleges and universities. Class of 2023–2025 acceptances include Duke University, Johns Hopkins University, Emory University, Georgetown University, Georgia Tech, and the University of Georgia, among others. The 2025 College Profile shows 856 colleges and universities were applied to, 75 AP Scholars (44 Scholars, 7 with Honors, 24 with Distinction), and 100 scholarships were awarded to the Class of 2024. The Class of 2025 totals 70 graduates, with 295 students in the Upper School.

The Upper School offers 22 AP classes and 18 honors courses for advanced students; The Learning Center provides accommodations and support for learning differences.

Brookstone School is committed to the social, emotional, and physical well-being of students and faculty. The school has dedicated counselors working directly with students in all divisions and a full‑time nurse serving the entire school. The Counseling Department provides programs for parents, students, and faculty to learn, strategize, and develop a sense of shared community, and the school hosts speakers each year to inform and inspire the community. Wellness in 90 Videos offers quick, 90‑second insights on various wellness topics for students and parents. Counseling services include Individual Counseling, Student Psychoeducation, Group Counseling, and Parent Psychoeducation, with additional support resources for parents such as speaker topics and Hatch Joy Parent Resilience Training. The school's counseling team includes Jacob Crowder (Director of Wellness) for the Upper School, Haley Champion (3K–5th Grade Counselor), and Jenni Lowell (Middle School Counselor). The Spring Community Read is a school event that engages the community in literacy and dialogue.

Brookstone recognizes and celebrates learning differences, emphasizing that learning styles are as unique as each child. The Cheves Family Learning Center focuses on Learning Differences by providing heightened awareness, early intervention, remediation, and ongoing support for both students and families. Accommodations Policy and Procedures and Documentation and Paperwork Policy guide how support is implemented and documented. Brookstone notes that approximately 25% of school‑age children have ADD/ADHD or reading disorders and about 15–20% have dyslexia, underscoring the need for individualized supports. The Learning Center offers accommodations and targeted remediation to help students develop their strengths and meet their learning goals.

Brookstone emphasizes the social, emotional, and physical well‑being of students and faculty, with a strong counseling program that serves 3K–12 and a dedicated clinic presence through the Student Life team. Counseling services cover individual, group, and psychoeducational formats for students and families, and there are resources for parents, including speaker topics and resilience programming (e.g., Hatch Joy). Wellness in 90 Videos provide succinct, practical wellness tips for quick learning and habit formation, aimed at both students and parents. The school hosts regular programming and speakers on topics related to mental health, anxiety, addiction, and coping strategies to support overall mental wellbeing.

Brookstone maintains Harassment Policies that affirm bullying, harassment, and hazing will not be tolerated and that the school will educate the community about these behaviors. Anyone who feels bullied or harassed should report to the appropriate school official, and inappropriate behaviors are disciplined accordingly. Harassment includes actions based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, or disability, and Brookstone strives to maintain an environment free of harassment. Hazing is not tolerated and students or witnesses should report such conduct to a Principal or counselor. The Sexual Harassment Policy requires reporting to the Principal, Headmaster, or business manager, with provisions ensuring proper reporting and investigation. These safeguarding policies are described in the Brookstone Family Handbook.

Brookstone School invites applicants through an online enrollment process. The Admissions Team includes Anne Parker (Director of Enrollment) and Meg Baker (Assistant Director of Enrollment). Shadow dates will be scheduled in congruence with your child's testing date, and shadow days let a student sit in classes, some specials, and lunch; this is a requirement for all applicants seeking admission to grades 6-11. Families can register for open houses and apply online. The Financial Aid (Tuition Assistance) process opens February 1, 2025; enrollment must be submitted online before applying for financial aid; the Financial Aid application is accessed online via online.factsmgt.com. The school's address is 440 Bradley Park Drive, Columbus, GA 31904, and the phone number is 706-324-1392.

Tuition Assistance is offered. The Financial Aid application opens February 1, 2025; an online enrollment application must be submitted before applying for financial aid; the Financial Aid application is accessed online via online.factsmgt.com.