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 can make a difference.

Emma students 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.

Sustainability on Campus with Emma Dining

Kaitlin Resler

As Emma Willard School works to become a more sustainability-minded community and campus, one of the topics that comes up frequently is dining. We sat down with Kevin Bayer, the general manager at Emma Dining, to learn about the steps they have taken to become a more environmentally friendly organization.
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Sustainability on Campus with Emma Dining

Kaitlin Resler

As Emma Willard School works to become a more sustainability-minded community and campus, one of the topics that comes up frequently is dining. We sat down with Kevin Bayer, the general manager at Emma Dining, to learn about the steps they have taken to become a more environmentally friendly organization.
In Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The entire school community enjoyed a day practicing critical thinking skills, communication, and collaboration outside of classes and in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy. The day was designed to reflect on the history, present, and future of civil rights in this nation through the lens of our nation’s history of slavery.
Don’t Just Take Our Word For It: The Advantages of Boarding and Girls’ Schools

Suzanne Romero Dewey

The application deadline for many independent schools is typically in January or February. Whether you’ve completed all of your applications or are putting on the finishing touches, we commend you for taking the initiative to find the right school for you. Seeking something different for your high school experience is a bold and courageous step.