The Bolles School
- Private, Boarding
- JACKSONVILLE, FL
Private School
The Bolles School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Private, Boarding
- PK, K-12
- JACKSONVILLE, FL
- Rating 4.22 out of 5 175 reviews
The Bolles School Reviews
Rating 4.22 out of 5 175 reviews
As a parent of an upcoming Senior, I appreciate what the Bolles family has done for my child. I have no doubt they are prepared for college and life in general. I also appreciate the diversity that’s being implemented.
The Bolles School is a great institution with a healthy learning environment. Students are either taking college prep courses or honors or AP courses.
My experience at the Bolles School was overall very positive. The culture was great, almost all the teachers are amazing and helpful, and the lunch food is pretty good too. The best part of my experience were the teachers for sure.
I have attended Bolles since 5th grade, I am currently a senior. The school is astonishingly beautiful, however its beauty does not make up for its flaws. Bolles is all about their appearance on social media, and seems to focus mostly on its alumni (encouraging them to make donations). There is an extreme lack in diversity in social class and race. For those in the minority, it is hard to fit in and to be yourself. Mostly everything Bolles does is for its outside appearance, it is not as nearly beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside.
I have attended the Bolles School since 4th grade, and now I'm currently a senior getting ready to graduate in May. Bolles has not only seriously prepared me for college in the academic but also social world, but I also feel confident to be successful in life. The teachers are always there to help me and push me to be the best they can be. They also have fantastic sports teams, where I joined soccer, cross country, and track.
The Bolles School prepared me for college better than I could have anticipated. The teachers specifically relayed the information in the most efficient and understanding way possible. The student body was diverse and exposed me to many different types of people. Overall, it is a very well-rounded school and I plan on sending my own kids there.
The learning experience at Bolles is fantastic. I could not have more supporting teachers or classmates. Everyday i wake up looking forward to my classes and seeing the entirety of the school community.
One of the standout qualities of the Bolles School is its commitment to academic excellence. The school offers a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum that challenges students to reach their full potential. The Bolles School also excels in providing a well-rounded education. Alongside academic pursuits, the school places a strong emphasis on character development, leadership skills, and extracurricular activities. The wide range of athletic programs, fine arts opportunities, and clubs allow students to explore their passions and talents beyond the classroom. This holistic approach nurtures well-rounded individuals who are prepared for success in all aspects of life. Additionally, the resources and facilities at the Bolles School are top-notch. The state-of-the-art well-equipped laboratories, libraries, and athletic facilities provide students with the tools they need to excel in their academic pursuits and extracurricular activities.
The Bolles School is an amazing school, especially for those pursuing swimming excellence. I am a competitive swimmer and it is thanks to the unique program that Bolles have, I was able to excel not only in swimming but in academics as well. The Bolles School is the only high school in the world that provides the facility, the staff and the resources to help the student-athlete to become the best version of themselves. In the aspect of swimming, they will provide a program that best fits you and in accordance to what the student needs, the coaching staff will do their best to help you achieve your ambition and dreams. In the aspect of academics, it is just phenomenal. The academic program follows a close-to college like schedule, which allows students to be fully prepared once they graduate and enter college. It is thanks to this program that I was able to experience no struggle at all when I entered my university. Bolles is overall amazing and I recommend for students to attend.
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Bolles is an excellent school with amazing opportunities in all areas. The teachers and advisors truly care for you and your success and will do anything to help you. The majority of the students are amazing people allowing for deep connections. If you do not get involved and put yourself out there you will waste the thousands of dollars it costs to attend. However, as someone who attended and whose parents sacrificed everything including financial burdens, if you put yourself out there (I mean truly put yourself out there in every aspect) then every penny is worth it!
My son went to Bolles for a few years - 5th through 8th. The campus is beautiful. Classmates are great kids. Most educators are also incredible. But he did find his last year that one of his teachers was promoting a more woke agenda in the classroom and in the end, we questioned what exactly we were paying for if it’s not that much better than public education in St Johns County. So now he is in public high school and also takes FLVS classes. Bolles also is lacking compared to public schools when it comes to STEM. My son is in an engineering academy and it blows anything Bolles has away.
This school has severe administration problems and biases against people of color, women, and anyone who isn't a straight white male. They do nothing about bullying problems or social issues, even when students live on campus. It's extremely sad what happens behind the scenes with everything they cover up.
The Bolles School is one of opportunities. Bolles is a school with high education standards and has an amazing athletic, arts, and STEM programs. At Bolles you have a chance to experience and try anything you think you may like. You may want to take a language such as Spanish, French, or even Latin. You may want to try a sport you have never done before such as soccer or tennis. The coaches are compassionate and are willing to help anyway they can. Bolles also has an amazing boarding program for people who’s families live abroad or even just in a different state. Bolles is an amazing school with multiple opportunities, people, and teachers.
The Bolles School has really taught me to be a better person, student, friend, and son ever since I started in Pre-K. I enjoy the calm yet busy environment of the campus. I feel like I know everyone and that I am not alone. I love the challenges and achievements I have been able to achieve while being at Bolles. This school is definitely teaching me what it is like in the real world and in college. Not only do the challenging courses prepare you for college but also by being involved in sports, my time management ability has improved a ton since middle school. There is nothing I would like to change about the school.
Great College Prep School. Academics and Athletics are wonderful. Teachers and Coaches are top notch. Diversity could be improved, but I believe they are working on it.
Known for both their sports and academic programs, The Bolles School excels in comparison to other schools. The Bolles School seems like its own separate world. Walking onto campus is an instant mind reset. Obviously in a scholastic sense, but also in a social sense. The school exudes professionalism, elitism, and strength.