Emma Willard School | All-Girls Private Boarding High School, Troy, NY

Emma is a leader

in girls-first thinking.

For more than 200 years, Emma Willard School has celebrated girls’ intellectual curiosity and drive to make their mark on the world.
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I am inquisitive

and I want to know more.

Girls come to Emma seeking more than the typical high school experience. They want to be challenged as they learn to serve and shape their world.
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I am making friendships

that will last a lifetime.

Emma Girls come from 35 countries and 31 states, allowing girls to make globe-spanning friendships in our supportive, fun community.
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I am me

and I am uniquely me.

Emma honors each girl's personal journey by providing time, support, and guidance through our personalized study programs.
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I am fierce

on and off the field.

Girls are encouraged to try out new skills or excel in an activity they've been training in for years on one of our 13 interscholastic JV and Varsity athletics teams.
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I am a believer

and I know I can make a difference.

Emma Girls share a commitment to serving and shaping their world for the good of others.
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Our Mission

Honoring its founder’s vision, Emma Willard School proudly fosters in each young woman a love of learning, the habits of an intellectual life, and the character, moral strength, and qualities of leadership to serve and shape her world.

Our Campus, Our Home

More than a school, a thriving community

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Emma Willard School is located atop Mount Ida in Troy, New York—in the heart of New York’s Capital Region.

Climate Change: Learning, Protesting, Making an Impact

Suzanne Dewey and Kaitlin Resler

Emma Willard School joined students from around the globe in protesting climate change, advocating for policy reform, and spreading awareness of the impact of individual emissions footprints. Sixty students and several adults boarded busses on Friday to attend the protest at the state capitol in Albany.
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Climate Change: Learning, Protesting, Making an Impact

Suzanne Dewey and Kaitlin Resler

Emma Willard School joined students from around the globe in protesting climate change, advocating for policy reform, and spreading awareness of the impact of individual emissions footprints. Sixty students and several adults boarded busses on Friday to attend the protest at the state capitol in Albany.
Serving and Shaping Her World: Jane Fonda '55 Honored

Suzanne Romero Dewey

Jane Fonda '55 was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame on September 14, 2019. She accepted the honor with grace and passion while demonstrating that she is a true alumna of Emma Willard School.
Inspirational Point of View: Making An Impact

Phoebe C. '20

Throughout the academic year, Emma Willard School students provide inspirational remarks during Morning Report. Our first such speaker talks about making a difference even if you think the problem is too big. Senior Phoebe C. shared an experience she had working to draw attention to copper mining in Minnesota's North Woods. Phoebe's remarks also kick off Emma Willard School's focus and participation in the Global Climate Strike that takes place on Friday, September 20, 2019.