Wellington was conceived in 1979 by Ken Ackerman, Harry K. Gard, Bob Holland, Len Immke, George Minot, Dave Swaddling, Dave Thomas, Jack Ruscilli, and Jeff Wilkins with the goal of creating the first coeducational, independent school in Columbus.

[citation needed] They spent three years planning, raising money, finding a property, and recruiting teachers and students.

[4] Wellington was also named Best Private School in the Best of Business poll by Columbus CEO magazine in 2015 and 2016.

[6] Wellington competes in the Mid-State League of the OHSAA Central Region athletic conferences.

Sports at Wellington include: boys and girls soccer, tennis, golf, cross country, basketball, swim and dive, and track and field.