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Internationally recognized athletic program
Fine and Performing Arts opportunities
Bolles students understand that pursuing excellence through courage, integrity, and compassion is not only the School, motto but the foundation for a successful life. This is why attending Bolles is a remarkable experience. This is the place where interests become strengths and where students become successful young adults who know how to thrive in a global community. The Bolles School is home to 1,806 day and boarding students in grades Pre-K through 12. Founded in 1933, Bolles features four diverse and co-educational campuses: the Bolles Lower School Whitehurst and Ponte Vedra Beach Campuses, the Middle School Bartram Campus, and the Upper School San Jose Campus. The Resident Life program can accommodate more than 90 male and female students from around the globe. In 2026-27, boarding students represent 33 countries and 14 USA states. These students help create a unique and culturally robust educational environment for themselves and their peers. Bolles offers a comprehensive fine and performing arts program with courses in drama, dance, visual arts, chorus, music, and band. 80 percent of Bolles middle and upper school students enrolled in fine and performing arts classes this year and 100 percent of lower school students are involved in art, music, and theatre instruction. Academically, Bolles offers courses in five languages (including Chinese and Arabic) and 30 Advanced Placement courses. The School established an academic with Global Online Academy, an online course offering that complements Bolles’ existing curriculum in an international setting. In 2024, Bolles opened the 47,000 square foot the Frank R. Sanchez & Hope and Dana E. Fender Center for Innovation, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to fostering creativity, collaboration and cutting-edge learning. Bolles students play by the School’s athletic motto, “Be humble in victory and gracious in defeat.” Most students, 90 percent, participate in one or more sports at Bolles. Students from the Class of 2026 were offered or qualified for more than $22 million in merit-based scholarships for their four-year college careers. The 211 graduates are attending 97 different colleges, universities and military academies and were accepted to 206 different colleges. At Bolles, students experience an All Things Possible approach to education that champions innovation, global awareness, and service. With a foundation in courage, integrity, and compassion students know how to be successful as they progress into college and life.
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School Stats
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Current school
Tuition
$70,770
Enrollment
1806
International Students
15%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
49%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
Endowment
$50 million
AP
32
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
27.5
Class Size
18
Boarding %
10
Matriculation
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(2026)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #1 | Princeton University | 1 |
| #2 | Columbia University | 1 |
| #2 | Harvard College | 1 |
| #2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 1 |
| #5 | Yale University | 2 |
| #9 | Duke University | 3 |
| #14 | Brown University | 1 |
| #17 | Cornell University | 2 |
| #22 | University of California: Berkeley | 2 |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2025-2026)Number of tests taken
1249
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
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AP Courses
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Art History
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Calculus AB
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Statistics
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Computer Science A
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Studio Art: Drawing
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Spanish Literature and Culture
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Art History
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Calculus AB
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Statistics
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Computer Science A
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Studio Art: Drawing
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Spanish Literature and Culture
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Chemistry
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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European History
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French Language and Culture
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Latin
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United States Government and Politics
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United States History
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Chinese Language and Culture
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Computer Science Principles
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Physics 1
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Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
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Human Geography
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Psychology
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Research
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Seminar
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Biology
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Precalculus
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Comparative Government and Politics
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World History
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Physics C: Mechanics
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Calculus BC
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Studio Art: 3-D Design
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Physics 2
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Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Sports
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cheerleading
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Crew
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Cross Country
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cheerleading
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Crew
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Volleyball
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Weightlifting
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Wrestling
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Diving
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Flag Football
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Bolles Buddies
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Characters for Care
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Dreams Come True
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Art Club
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DIPG Ellie
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Gay Straight Alliance
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Bolles Buddies
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Characters for Care
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Dreams Come True
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Art Club
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DIPG Ellie
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Gay Straight Alliance
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International Student Union
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Jewish Student Union
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Nanny's Nation
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Angels for Allison
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Bolles Premedical Society
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Future Business Leaders of America
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JaxTHRIVE
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Young Life
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AIM (Asian Inspiration Multiplied)
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Books for Jax
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Community Connections
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Paws-itive Change Club
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Pets for Patients
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Aidyn Mae Hope Fund Club
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Badminton Club
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BLUE Club
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Family Promise Jacksonville
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KIDS (Kindness in a Diverse Society)
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Nourish Jax
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Read it Forward
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Rising Tides Club (St Johns Riverkeeper)
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Twig and Vine Club
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Bolles Builds
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Bolles Pickleball Club
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Bolles Youth for Innocence Club
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Brain Brawl
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Caitlin's Closet
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Drug Free Duval
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FTC Robotics Competition Teams
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Great Decisions
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Happy Hearts
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Hearts for Bolles
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Karaoke Club
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Morgan's Message
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Once Upon a Room
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Speech Team
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Tiger Club
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UnifyED Project
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Amnesty International
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Appreciation Project
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Black Student Union
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Bolles Hispanic Union
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Bolles Theatre Troup
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CAD
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Ceramics Club
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Club Council
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Connect More
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Creative Writing Club
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Cure and Care
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FL Student Investment Fund
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Global Connections Committee
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HER Education
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Honor Council
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Jacksonville Youth Education Initiative
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Melodies Across Cultures
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Mental Health Adovcates
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Mock Trial
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Model UN
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Muslim Student Union
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Ocean Migraters Association
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Olympiad in Neuroscience
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Random Acts of Kindness Club
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Senior Women
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Serving Smiles
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Sports Management Club
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Student Council
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Student Helping Students
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V for Victory
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WiSTEM
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Wo(men) Empower Women
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Yarns of Warmth
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Arts
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Dance
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Drama
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Chorus
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Band
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Art History
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Visual Arts
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A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
11/15/2023
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The Bolles School has a 100% four-year college matriculation rate, with over 50% of students admitted to top 50 universities. Graduates frequently attend universities such as Princeton University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Yale University, Harvard University, Columbia University, Stanford University, and others. Each year, the school invites admissions officers from renowned universities to visit and meet with students, including Duke University, University of Florida, UC Berkeley, Wake Forest University, and more.
The Bolles School campus boasts first-class facilities, employing the most modern high-tech equipment for teaching, with well-equipped classrooms, libraries, computer rooms, laboratories, and other amenities. The school's transportation is also very convenient, with Jacksonville International Airport nearby, just about a 30-minute drive away.
Universities near the school:
University of North Florida, approximately 17 minutes drive
Jacksonville University, approximately 21 minutes drive
University of Florida, approximately 90 minutes drive
The Bolles School campus boasts first-class facilities, employing the most modern high-tech equipment for teaching, with well-equipped classrooms, libraries, computer rooms, laboratories, and other amenities. The school's transportation is also very convenient, with Jacksonville International Airport nearby, just about a 30-minute drive away.
Universities near the school:
University of North Florida, approximately 17 minutes drive
Jacksonville University, approximately 21 minutes drive
University of Florida, approximately 90 minutes drive
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A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
11/15/2023
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Bolles School offers various clubs to enrich student life, allowing students to choose and balance a wide array of activities according to their interests, while a rigorous curriculum provides a solid foundation for their future academic pursuits.
1. Sports Activities
The school offers 17 competitive sports, including: tennis, swimming, diving, golf, dance, rowing, cross country, soccer, volleyball, basketball, football, wrestling, baseball, lacrosse, softball, track and field, weightlifting, cheerleading, and more.
Students can participate in different sports in different semesters.
Fall sports: Rugby, volleyball, swimming, diving, etc.
Winter sports: Basketball, cheerleading, soccer (football), wrestling, etc.
Spring sports: Baseball, rowing, softball, tennis, etc.
Sports Facilities
Bolles School's sports facilities include 4 stadiums, a gym, an indoor sports complex, tennis courts, a swimming pool, a baseball field, and more.
Sports Advantages
The school's swimming and diving programs are exceptionally strong, having won over a dozen national championships, and its alumni include multiple Olympic gold, silver, and bronze medalists. Notably, alumnus Caeleb Dressel won the gold medal in the men's 50-meter freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics.
Since 1972, Bolles School students have participated in the Olympics every year, with over fifty Bolles students or alumni representing nearly thirty countries in the Olympic Games to date.
1. Sports Activities
The school offers 17 competitive sports, including: tennis, swimming, diving, golf, dance, rowing, cross country, soccer, volleyball, basketball, football, wrestling, baseball, lacrosse, softball, track and field, weightlifting, cheerleading, and more.
Students can participate in different sports in different semesters.
Fall sports: Rugby, volleyball, swimming, diving, etc.
Winter sports: Basketball, cheerleading, soccer (football), wrestling, etc.
Spring sports: Baseball, rowing, softball, tennis, etc.
Sports Facilities
Bolles School's sports facilities include 4 stadiums, a gym, an indoor sports complex, tennis courts, a swimming pool, a baseball field, and more.
Sports Advantages
The school's swimming and diving programs are exceptionally strong, having won over a dozen national championships, and its alumni include multiple Olympic gold, silver, and bronze medalists. Notably, alumnus Caeleb Dressel won the gold medal in the men's 50-meter freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics.
Since 1972, Bolles School students have participated in the Olympics every year, with over fifty Bolles students or alumni representing nearly thirty countries in the Olympic Games to date.
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A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
11/15/2023
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Academic Features
1. Biology Dissection Course
In the school's biology dissection course, teachers use e-learning to vividly explain biological structural details and simulate dissections. The Bolles School possesses a set of advanced biomedical teaching equipment, and among all middle schools in the United States, only three schools have this equipment, with Bolles School being one of them. This equipment can vividly explain biological structural details and simulate dissections to help students better understand the course content. American universities and hospitals also use this equipment.
2. Support for International Students
The Bolles School is a diverse community, with students from all over the world. The boarding program provides students with a better opportunity to experience American culture. The school offers ESL English courses and an ESL summer program. Through ESL courses, students learn English conversation, American cultural traditions, study skills, writing skills, English public speaking, workshops, and more. Learning materials include practical newspapers, history books, science magazines, television broadcasts, etc.
3. College Counseling
The Bolles School provides a comprehensive college counseling program to help students find suitable universities that align with their interests, abilities, and values. The college selection process requires extensive research and important decisions, and the school's goal is to match each student with the most appropriate university.
1. Biology Dissection Course
In the school's biology dissection course, teachers use e-learning to vividly explain biological structural details and simulate dissections. The Bolles School possesses a set of advanced biomedical teaching equipment, and among all middle schools in the United States, only three schools have this equipment, with Bolles School being one of them. This equipment can vividly explain biological structural details and simulate dissections to help students better understand the course content. American universities and hospitals also use this equipment.
2. Support for International Students
The Bolles School is a diverse community, with students from all over the world. The boarding program provides students with a better opportunity to experience American culture. The school offers ESL English courses and an ESL summer program. Through ESL courses, students learn English conversation, American cultural traditions, study skills, writing skills, English public speaking, workshops, and more. Learning materials include practical newspapers, history books, science magazines, television broadcasts, etc.
3. College Counseling
The Bolles School provides a comprehensive college counseling program to help students find suitable universities that align with their interests, abilities, and values. The college selection process requires extensive research and important decisions, and the school's goal is to match each student with the most appropriate university.
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A FindingSchool User
5 / 5
11/15/2023
Reviews from other languages
Academically, The Bolles School offers courses in six languages (including Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic) and 29 Advanced Placement courses. The school recently established a new academic partnership with Global Online Academy, providing an online curriculum that complements Bolles' existing courses, making international education more comprehensive.
The Bolles School offers a wide range of courses, with its culture, arts, sports, and extracurricular activities programs enjoying a worldwide reputation for comprehensively and high-quality nurturing students. At the same time, the school also has various clubs to enrich student life. Here, students can choose and balance diverse activities according to their interests. The rigorous curriculum provides a solid foundation for students' future advanced studies, and 100% of students graduate and enter universities for further education.
Here, students have access to a series of leading high-quality resources, including an Anatomage digital dissection table, 3D printers, mechanical equipment, technology, and tools, which help students achieve higher standards. Each academic year, students participate in over 80 campus service organizations and 40 fine and performing arts opportunities.
The Bolles School offers a wide range of courses, with its culture, arts, sports, and extracurricular activities programs enjoying a worldwide reputation for comprehensively and high-quality nurturing students. At the same time, the school also has various clubs to enrich student life. Here, students can choose and balance diverse activities according to their interests. The rigorous curriculum provides a solid foundation for students' future advanced studies, and 100% of students graduate and enter universities for further education.
Here, students have access to a series of leading high-quality resources, including an Anatomage digital dissection table, 3D printers, mechanical equipment, technology, and tools, which help students achieve higher standards. Each academic year, students participate in over 80 campus service organizations and 40 fine and performing arts opportunities.
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Frequently Ask Questions about The Bolles School
Tell me a bit about The Bolles School.
The Bolles School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Florida, US. It was founded 1933 , and currently has about 1806 students, 15.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit https://www.bolles.org/admission.
For more official information, please visit https://www.bolles.org/admission.
Does The Bolles School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Bolles School is offering 32 AP courses.
In recent years, 38 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.
The Bolles School also have 49% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
In recent years, 38 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.
The Bolles School also have 49% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Bolles School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 19.21% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 9.85% go to top 25, and about 2.96% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for The Bolles School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Bolles School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for The Bolles School?
The total fee for The Bolles School in 2024 is
$70,770 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@bolles.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@bolles.org .
Where is The Bolles School located?
The Bolles School is located in the State of Florida of USA. The closest major city is Jacksonville, which is about 5 miles away from school. Most families can choose Jacksonville International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is The Bolles School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Bolles School is among the most popular schools, within top 95 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also The Bolles School has been favorited by 302 users.
Also The Bolles School has been favorited by 302 users.
How do I complete an application for The Bolles School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Bolles School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The Bolles School’s official site: https://www.bolles.org/admission or call them at 904-256-5030.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The Bolles School’s official site: https://www.bolles.org/admission or call them at 904-256-5030.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for The Bolles School?
The overall rating for The Bolles School is A.
The section ratings of The Bolles School are:
A for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
A for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of The Bolles School are:
A for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
A for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
Jacksonville is a major city on the Atlantic coast in northeastern Florida, known as the state's most populous city and the largest by area in the contiguous United States. As of 2020, it serves as the seat of Duval County, with the city and county governments having consolidated in 1968. Jacksonville boasts a vibrant arts scene, scenic beaches, and a rich history, including attractions like the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens and the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. Its thriving economy is anchored in finance, logistics, and military sectors.
Population (2022)
807,815
Cost of Living
Lower than average 6%
Nearby Airport
Jacksonville International Airport
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