The Bolles School is an independent college preparatory school with an international reputation for excellence. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, the School enrolls more than 1756 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 Facts (2026)
- Grades: (Boarding Students) 9-12, PG
- Grades: (Day Students) PK-12, PG
- Enrollment: 1,756 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $66,750
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $32,200
- Acceptance rate: 34%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Bolles School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 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
1909
Campus Size
52 acres
125 acres
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Calendar
Student Body
Enrollment
1756 students
300 students
% Students of Color
22%
25%
% International Students
7%
20%
% Students Boarding
10%
70%
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
1140 - 1400
-
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
29
17
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
64%
70%
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$23.2 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$66,750
(Includes room, meals and tuition.)
(Includes room, meals and tuition.)
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$32,200
(Tuition for Upper School Day students.)
(Tuition for Upper School Day students.)
$33,500
% Students on Financial Aid
16%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$15,213
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Admissions
Application Deadline
Jan. 31 / rolling
Jan. 15
SSAT Required
Yes
Yes
Average Percentile SSAT
51%
-
Acceptance Rate
34%
58%
Director of Admissions
Kila McCann
Associate Director of Admissions
Mark Frampton
Application URL
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
29
17
Courses
AP American GovernmentAP American History
AP Art HistoryAP Biology
AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC
AP Capstone: ResearchAP Capstone: Seminar
AP ChemistryAP Comparative Government
AP Computer Science AAP English III
AP English IVAP French V
AP Latin IVAP Latin V
AP Modern European HistoryAP Physics B
AP Portfolio 2DAP Portfolio 3D
AP Portfolio DrawingAP Psychology
AP Spanish VAP Statistics
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
19
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
64
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
B Club and Lady BulldogsBoisterous Bulldogs
Bolles Astronomy ClubBolles Buddies
Bolles Mission ClubBolles Organization of Knowledge (BOOKs)
Books Across BordersBrain Brawl - Varsity and JV
Care for KidsCars for Concern
Characters for CareChess Club
Childrens' International Summer Village (CISV) ClubChinese Club
Civil Discourse ClubCoffee House
Community ConnectionsDancing with Love
Debate ClubDIPG Ellie Club
Dreams Come TrueEnvironmental Club
Free and Equal ClubFrench Club
Girl TalkGirls' Night In
Giving Grand Goods: Community HospiceHappy Club
Healthy Hearts ClubHearts for the Arts
Hearts for the HomelessIndia Club
Japanese ClubJunior Mentors
Kenzie ClubKids 4 Cures
Latin ClubLower School Academic Counsel
Magic of Music ClubMental Health Club
Mock TrialModel UN Team
National Honor Society Tutoring ServicesNatural Disaster Relief Club
One LoveOperation Smile
Pen PalsPencils of Promise
Photography ClubProject Downtown Jacksonville
Promise to KateRelay for Life Club
Robotics Team: PatA11:A74ent Pending and VoyagersRonald McDonald House Club
Run LifeSave Our Seas
Service Through SportsSoul Surfers Club
Spanish ClubTeam Ryan
Technology ClubUkulele Club
Wounded WarriorsYoung Republicans
College Matriculation
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
Florida State University
39
University of Florida
28
Auburn University
23
University of South Carolina
23
The George Washington University
17
University of Alabama
13
Jacksonville University
11
Florida Atlantic University
10
University of Georgia
10
Wake Forest University
8
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: 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
- School Motto: Honor Above All
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Bolles School cost?
The Bolles School's tuition is approximately $66,750 for boarding students and $32,200 for day students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Bolles School?
The acceptance rate of The Bolles School is 34%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 58%.
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 19 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, 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. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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