The Bolles School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

The Bolles School is an independent college preparatory school with an international reputation for excellence.
Located in Jacksonville, Florida, the School enrolls over 1700 boarding and day students in Pre-Kindergarten through the Grade 12 on four campuses:.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked FL School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,714 students
Yearly Tuition: $29,911
Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

The Bolles School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Florida Council of Independent Schools (FCIS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Bolles School
Pre-K	38
Kind	70
1	81
2	64
3	72
4	70
5	84
6	98
7	158
8	163
9	195
10	206
11	200
12	215

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1933

Colors

Blue, Orange

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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Student Body

Total Students

1,714 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

19%

State avg.: 48%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

288 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

11%

Number of AP Courses

25 courses

Advanced 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

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Average SAT score

1293

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Average Percentile SSAT

55%

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Button down shirt or polo with pants

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 31 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$29,911

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Tuition Notes

PK - $12,411 K - $16,232 1-3 - $18,200 3-5 - $21,579 6-8 - $30,055 9-12 - $29,911

% on Financial Aid

20%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$27,500

Admissions Director

Mark Frampton - Upper School

Admissions Associate

Liz Mundin - Middle School

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$25 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

18 sports

Sports

Track and FieldVolleyball

WeightliftingWrestling

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School Notes

Upper School (9 - 12) - San Jose Campus
Middle School (6 - 8) - Bartram Campus
Lower School (PK - 5) - Whitehurst and Ponte Vedra Campus

School Motto: The Bolles Way: Pursuing excellence through courage, integrity, and compassion.
School Mascot: Bulldog

The Bolles School is a nationally known co-educational college preparatory day and boarding school serving grades PreK through 12 on four campuses.
Offering a breadth of programs, Bolles is recognized for excellence in academics, arts, athletics, and activities.
For information, call (904) 256-5030 or visit www.bolles.org.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Bolles School cost?

The Bolles School's tuition is approximately $29,911 for private students.

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 and Anthony Nesty '87.

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 sports does The Bolles School offer?

The Bolles School offers 18 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. The Bolles School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Florida for most sports offered.

What is The Bolles School's ranking?

The Bolles School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Florida for: Highest average SAT score, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

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 ).

In what neighborhood is The Bolles School located?

The Bolles School is located in the San Jose Forest neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 1 other private schools located in San Jose Forest.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Jacksonville, FL is $12,709 for elementary schools and $13,523 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Jacksonville, FL is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).