The Bolles School is an independent college preparatory school with an international reputation for excellence. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, the School enrolls over 1740 boarding and day students in Pre-Kindergarten through the 12 grade on four campuses:
Upper School (9 - 12) - San Jose Campus
Middle School (6 - 8) - Bartram Campus Lower School (PK - 5) - Whitehurst and Ponte Vedra Campus
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12, PG
- Enrollment: 1,742 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $62,920
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $30,810
- Acceptance rate: 67%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 26 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Bolles School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 289 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Offering Breadth
Offering Breadth
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1933
1906
Campus Size
52 acres
130 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
1742 students
314 students
% Students of Color
28%
25%
% International Students
6%
20%
% Students Boarding
10%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
30
17
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
53%
71%
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$23.2 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$62,920
(Includes room, meals and tuition.)
(Includes room, meals and tuition.)
$63,120
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$30,810
(Tuition for Upper School Day students.)
(Tuition for Upper School Day students.)
$35,700
% Students on Financial Aid
16%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$15,213
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Acceptance Rate
Application Deadline
Jan. 26 / rolling
Jan. 15
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Average Percentile SSAT
45%
-
Acceptance Rate
67%
60%
Director of Admissions
Kila McCann
Associate Director of Admissions
Mark Frampton
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
30
17
Courses
AP American Government and Politics, AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Capstone: Research, AP Capstone: Seminar, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese Language, AP Comparative Government and Politics, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English III, AP English IV, AP French V, AP Human Geography, AP Latin, AP Modern European History, AP Physics 1, AP Physics C Mechanics, AP Portfolio 2D, AP Portfolio 3D, AP Portfolio Drawing, AP Pre-Calculus, AP Psychology, AP Spanish Literature and Culture, AP Spanish V, AP Statistics, AP US History, AP World History: Modern
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
18
16
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
58
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
American Sign Language, Angels for Allison, Animal Advocacy, Arabic Club, Art Club, Asian Inspiration Multiplied (A.I.M.), B.L.U.E. Service Club, Black Student Union, Bolles Buddies, Bolles Future Business Leaders, Bolles Investment Club, Bolles Premedical Society, Bolles Supporting First Responders, Building Leaders Today and Tomorrow (BLT2), Caitlin's Closet, Camp I Am Special, Care for Kids, Characters for Care, Chinese Club, CISV, Community of Connections, Computer Science Club, D.E.S.C. Club (Downtown Ecumenical Service Council), DIPG Ellie, Dreams Come True, Fight Against Hunger, French Club, Future Business Leaders of America, Gay Straight Alliance, Hispanic Student Union, Hope Across Oceans, Hope for All, India Club, International Community Soccer Alliance, International Student Union, Japanese Club, JaxTHRIVE, Jewish Student Union, Joy for Jax, Kids for Kids (formerly Wolfson Children's Hospital), Latin Club, Mind Over Matter, Mission: MOSH, Nanny's Nation, Operation Smile, PedsCare Club, Refugee Relief Services, Run Life, Sanctuary on 8th Street, Senior Women, Soles 4 Souls, Spread the Love with Band Club, Students for Students, Surfrider Club, V.E.T.S. (Veterans Encouraging Teen Success), Video Production Club, Young Life, Youth Against Alzheimer's
American Sign Language, Angels for Allison, Animal Advocacy, Arabic Club, Art Club, Asian Inspiration Multiplied (A.I.M.), B.L.U.E. Service Club, Black Student Union, Bolles Buddies, Bolles Future Business Leaders, Bolles Investment Club, Bolles Premedical Society, Bolles Supporting First Responders, Building Leaders Today and Tomorrow (BLT2), Caitlin's Closet, Camp I Am Special, Care for Kids, Characters for Care, Chinese Club, CISV, Community of Connections, Computer Science Club, D.E.S.C. Club (Downtown Ecumenical Service Council), DIPG Ellie, Dreams Come True, Fight Against Hunger, French Club, Future Business Leaders of America, Gay Straight Alliance, Hispanic Student Union, Hope Across Oceans, Hope for All, India Club, International Community Soccer Alliance, International Student Union, Japanese Club, JaxTHRIVE, Jewish Student Union, Joy for Jax, Kids for Kids (formerly Wolfson Children's Hospital), Latin Club, Mind Over Matter, Mission: MOSH, Nanny's Nation, Operation Smile, PedsCare Club, Refugee Relief Services, Run Life, Sanctuary on 8th Street, Senior Women, Soles 4 Souls, Spread the Love with Band Club, Students for Students, Surfrider Club, V.E.T.S. (Veterans Encouraging Teen Success), Video Production Club, Young Life, Youth Against Alzheimer's
College Matriculation
Year: 2023
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
Florida State University
16
University of Florida
12
University of North Florida
8
University of South Carolina
5
Tallahassee Community College
4
United States Naval Academy
4
University of Central Florida
4
University of Miami
4
Emory University
3
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
3
School Notes
- The Bolles School, established in 1933, is a coeducational, college-preparatory school focusing on general academics for day students in grades PreK through 12 and resident students in grades 9 through 12. The school consists of the Upper School San Jose Campus (grades 9 through 12), Middle School Bartram Campus (grades 6 through 8), and two lower schools, Whitehurst Campus (Pre-K through Grade 5), and Ponte Vedra Beach Campus (Pre K through Grade 5).
- The Bolles School offers a comprehensive college preparatory program. Bolles prepares students for the future by providing them with challenges that promote growth and development in academics, arts, activities and athletics. Moral development is encouraged by an emphasis on respect for self and others, volunteerism, and personal responsibility.
- A not-for-profit institution, The Bolles School is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees. The School also works with a 30-member Board of Visitors and an Alumni Board, representing more than 6,500 living graduates.
- The Bolles School accreditations: SACS FCIS NAIS
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Caroline Barlow '07 - 2010 Rhodes Scholar and US Naval Academy Brigade Commander
- Joseph Kittinger '46 - US Air Force pilot, performed highest and fastest skydive over 100,000 feet as key member of Project Excelsior
- Ryan Murphy '13 - 6-time Olympic gold medal swimmer
- Travis Tygart '89 - CEO, United States Anti-Doping Agency
- Chipper Jones '90 - 7-time Major League Baseball All-Star with the Atlanta Braves, 1999 MVP, 1995 World Champion
- Jackie Crosby '79 - 1985 Pulitzer Prize Winner in Journalism
- Kevin Sack '77 - 2003 Pulitzer Prize Winner in Journalism
- George Scribner '70 - Artist, Director and Imagineer with Disney
- Anthony Nesty '87 - First Black Male Swimmer to Win Olympic Gold Medal
- Dee Brown ’86 - former NBA basketball player with the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors, 1991 NBA Slam Dunk Champion, WNBA head coach of the Orlando Miracle and San Antonio Silver Stars
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Bolles School cost?
The Bolles School's tuition is approximately $62,920 for boarding students and $30,810 for day students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Bolles School?
The acceptance rate of The Bolles School is 67%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 60%.
Who are famous alumni from The Bolles School?
The Bolles School famous alumni include: Caroline Barlow '07, Joseph Kittinger '46, Ryan Murphy '13, Travis Tygart '89, Chipper Jones '90, Jackie Crosby '79, Kevin Sack '77, George Scribner '70, Anthony Nesty '87 and Dee Brown ’86.
What sports does The Bolles School offer?
The Bolles School offers 18 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
Does The Bolles School offer a summer program?
Yes, The Bolles School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What is The Bolles School's ranking?
The Bolles School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Large student body (number of students), Most extracurriculars offered and High # of AP/advanced courses offered.
When is the application deadline for The Bolles School?
The application deadline for The Bolles School is Jan. 26 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 26 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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