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the bolles school

About Us

The Bolles School is an independent college preparatory school with an international reputation for excellence. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, the School enrolls more than 1,800 boarding and day students in Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 on four campuses.

A young boy in a yellow smock holds a painted alligator as he and two girls in red and green smocks paint at a table in a colorful art classroom.
Three smiling girls in school hoodies pose in front of a school building with a climbing structure.
Two young boys in safety glasses hold wires and electronic components in the foreground, while other students work at desks in the blurred background of a classroom.
Four young women smile from a dorm room, with a desk and window visible in the foreground and a bulletin board with photos and notes in the background.

Value Realized

The value of a Bolles education is seen over time in who students become as they grow in confidence, perspective and purpose. Given unusual breadth and expert guidance, they have the opportunity to pursue what matters most to them.

The Bolles Experience

Our Mission, the Bolles Way, Honor Code and more!
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#BulldogProud

Bolles Spirit, the History of Bolles, Faculty and Alumni videos and more!
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Global Learning & Engagement

We prepare students to become thoughtful leaders and active global citizens.
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Faculty & Staff: BTS

Take a Behind-the-Scenes look at how our faculty and staff are making All Things Possible in their subject areas every day!
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Leadership

Learn more about the Board of Trustees and Head of School.
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News

Check out the latest Bolles News, Social Media and Photo Galleries!
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Fast Facts

Enrollment

  • Total: 1,811
  • Upper School: 811
  • Middle School: 458
  • Lower School: 542 
  • Boarding: 85

Faculty

  • 305 faculty and staff
  • 128 faculty members hold master’s degrees
  • 12 faculty have doctoral degrees
  • Classes stay small - allowing for more individual instruction and student engagement

2026-27 Tuition

  • Lower School: $14,580-$24,730
  • Middle School: $33,620
  • Upper School: $34,660
  • Boarding: $70,770

Affordability Awards:
$5.5 million

Budget:
$60 million

Endowment:
$49.9 million

The Bolles Fund:
$2.6 million

Bulldog Life

Meet Leah Scott '17

Alumna

Meet Chase '32

Student

Meet Christina Karvounis

Faculty

Meet Katie

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