The Bolles School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Jacksonville, FL
7400 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32217
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- ACollege-going
- B-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Jacksonville
- 98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Jacksonville, Florida, The Bolles School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 1,708 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. The school reports that about 98% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 175 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 1,708
- Teachers
- 141 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 833 girls, 875 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 98% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 96% of independent schools in Florida.
- Compared with 215 independent schools in Florida.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Florida
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Bolles School whether it takes part.
- Family Empowerment Scholarship for Unique Abilities (FES-UA) · Education savings account
- Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about The Bolles School
What grades does The Bolles School serve?
The Bolles School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend The Bolles School?
About 1,708 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Bolles School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Florida has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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