The Bolles School

What The Bolles School does

The Bolles School is an independent, nonprofit college preparatory institution founded in 1933 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. It operates four age-segregated campuses (two Lower School campuses at Whitehurst and Ponte Vedra Beach, the Bartram Middle School, and the San Jose Upper School with an integrated boarding program) serving approximately 1,811 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12, including 85 resident students from 69 countries. The institution is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees and holds a $49.9 million endowment.

Academically, the school offers approximately 30 Advanced Placement courses supplemented by the Global Online Academy partnership, with a 91.9% AP exam pass rate and 256 AP Scholar designations reported for the May 2026 administration. Technology infrastructure is built on industry-standard K-12 platforms — Veracross for student information, Schoology for learning management, Microsoft 365 for productivity — with specialized instructional assets including Anatomage virtual dissection tables and Myrtha pool facilities. The Sanchez Fender Center for Innovation provides STEM and robotics programming, and the Chahlavi Center for Global Learning and Engagement coordinates international travel and exchange.

Revenue is generated primarily through tiered tuition ($14,580 Pre-K to $34,660 Upper School day, $70,770 boarding) plus auxiliary programs (summer camps, extended day, Bolles Sharks Swim Club, tennis programming, and on-campus retail), with $5.5 million allocated annually to need-based financial aid through the Clarity Application platform. The athletics program spans 27 sports with 169 state championships and 67 Olympic-trained swimmers, while college counseling supports outcomes such as 206 college acceptances and $22 million+ in scholarships for the Class of 2026.

Name

The Bolles School

Legal name

The Bolles School

Website

https://bolles.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

The Bolles School is a nonprofit college preparatory institution in Jacksonville, Florida, serving approximately 1,811 Pre-K through Grade 12 students across four campuses and an international boarding program representing 69 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Boarding Schools (EDAJABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Physical Education (PE) & Fitness Programs (EDAJAJAC), Intramural & Recreational Sports Programs (EDAJAJAB), Pre-College Summer/Winter Academic Programs (High School Students) (EDAIAIAD)

Keywords

• College preparatory education
• Private K-12 education
• Boarding school programs
• International student education
• Independent school tuition

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments for day students at Pre-K through Grade 12 levels, with tiered pricing by grade level ranging from $14,580 to $34,660 annually.
2. Boarding Fees: Revenue from resident/boarding students at $70,770 annually, which is the highest tuition tier and includes additional services such as dormitory accommodation and meals.
3. Auxiliary Programs: Summer programs, extended day care, Advantage after-school activities, swim club programs, and tennis programming generate additional revenue beyond tuition.
4. Food Services: Meal programs for students including lunch and combo deals at various price points, managed through Flik Independent School Dining partnership.
5. Campus Store: On-campus retail store offering Bolles Spirit merchandise, apparel, school supplies, and other items at San Jose and Bartram campuses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Bolles School is an independent, nonprofit college preparatory school delivering Pre-K through Grade 12 instruction across four Jacksonville-area campuses. Core offerings include day school education, a residential boarding program for U.S. and international students, summer and auxiliary programs (extended day care, swim club, tennis, advantage activities), and a postgraduate year. Approximately 30 Advanced Placement courses, college counseling, athletics, and fine/performing arts are bundled into the academic program.

Product overview

The Bolles School is an independent college preparatory institution offering a unified educational platform across four distinct campuses in Jacksonville, Florida. The core product portfolio spans Lower School (PreK-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), Upper School (Grades 9-12), and a boarding/resident life program. Academic excellence is enhanced through approximately 30 Advanced Placement courses, the Chahlavi Center for Global Learning & Engagement, and Global Online Academy partnership for extended course access. Specialized facilities include the Sanchez Fender Center for Innovation (STEM/robotics), Anatomage virtual dissection tables, and Myrtha pool resources. The school complements academics with Fine and Performing Arts, a 27-sport athletics program, and auxiliary programs including Summer Camps, Extended Day Care, the Advantage Program, Bolles Sharks Swim Club, and Tennis Programming. The Ottenstroer Fellowships provide faculty professional development. Transportation, dining services (via Flik), and comprehensive college counseling support the integrated educational experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 91.9% of AP Exam takers scored 3 or higher (May 2026)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Flik Independent School DiningcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFlik provides food services for all four Bolles campuses, ensuring healthy food choices, access to highly trained dieticians, internationally diverse menus, payment options, and significant enhancements to dining facilities.
• Clarity ApplicationcoreTechnology or IntegrationBolles uses Clarity for financial aid applications, providing streamlined, mobile-friendly application process that determines family financial need based on assets, income, expenses and debts.
• FACTS Management CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationFACTS processes account transactions for tuition payments and manages various payment plan options including annual, semi-annual, quarterly, and monthly payment schedules.
• Global Online Academy (GOA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with GOA provides students access to college-level resources and courses beyond what is offered on campus, enhancing global learning opportunities.
• VeracrosscoreTechnology or IntegrationStudent information system used for parent and faculty/staff portals, grade management, and communication.
• SchoologycoreTechnology or IntegrationLearning management system used by students and parents for coursework, assignments, and communication.
• Microsoft 365coreTechnology or IntegrationEmail and productivity suite used across all campuses for faculty, staff, and student communication.
• Ottenstroer FellowshipsminorOthersFunded by Duane and Sue Ottenstroer, capstone professional development opportunity awarded annually to faculty members who have made significant impact on learning process and have plans for future improvement.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American Heritage School: Large Florida private school (PreK–12) with extensive athletics and college-prep programming. Competes for similar affluent Florida families and offers comparable breadth of programs.
• Episcopal School of Jacksonville: Jacksonville-based private college-preparatory school serving PreK–12 with a strong athletics tradition. Most direct local competitor to Bolles, competing for the same Jacksonville/Ponte Vedra families across day and boarding formats.
• Berkeley Preparatory School: Independent private K–12 college-prep school in Tampa, FL with similar academic rigor, AP breadth, fine arts, and competitive athletics. Closest Florida analog to Bolles' multi-campus college preparatory model.
• Palmer Trinity School: Independent college-preparatory school in Miami, FL offering day and boarding options with strong athletics. Comparable Florida-based private school serving college-bound students with similar affordability-aid structure.
• The Benjamin School: Independent PreK–12 private school in Palm Beach County, FL serving college-preparatory students with strong athletics and arts programs. Comparable tuition tier and Florida independent school positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Choate Rosemary Hall: Elite Connecticut boarding school with comparable college-preparatory academics, robust athletics, and international recruitment — competes with Bolles for global boarding applicants seeking U.S. secondary credentials.
• Phillips Exeter Academy: Elite U.S. boarding school with significant athletic pedigree and international student body. Comparable college-prep outcomes, similar boarding tuition tier, and brand reputation at national scale far larger than Bolles.

Regional players

• The Academy of Jacksonville: Small private K–12 school in Jacksonville serving college-preparatory students with faith-based and traditional education approach. Competes on a more modest scale for similar local families.
• Jacksonville Country Day School: Independent PreK–6 private school in Jacksonville, FL. Competes directly for Lower School families in the same metro, including feeder-pipeline dynamics into Bolles' Middle and Upper Schools.

Others

• Veracross (SIS vendor): Student information system provider used by Bolles for parent/staff portals, grade management, and communication. Technology partner rather than competitor, but useful ecosystem reference for independent school operational infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/the-bolles-school
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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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