• Emma inspires us

    to think creatively and live authentically.
    For more than 200 years, Emma Willard School has celebrated intellectual curiosity, a love of learning, and the drive to make a mark on the world.
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  • I am inquisitive

    and I want to know more.
    Students 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.
    Coming from 38 countries and 21 states, the Emma community is made up of globe-spanning, supportive, and fun connections.
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  • I am me

    and I am uniquely me.
    Emma honors each student'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.
    Our athletes 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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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.

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  • Signature magazine Fall 2021

    Signature Magazine Introduces Strategic Plan

    By Melissia Mason
    In the Fall 2021 edition of Emma Willard School’s Signature magazine, we introduce our strategic plan and hear from alumnae who are leading us forward into lives of purpose. Our faculty share their dreams for advanced studies and open our minds to new possibilities. 
  • Ashfia A. '22

    One of 360: Ashfia A. '22

    By Sandra Santana
    This month, our One of 360 series continues with Ashfia A.’22! Read on to learn more about Ashfia’s journey to Mount Ida, her fight against illegal child marriage in Bangladesh, and a peek into her favorite Emma traditions.
  • Luke Meyers

    Luke Meyers to Lead Communications

    Head of School Jenny Rao
    We are pleased to announce that Luke Meyers has been chosen as Emma Willard School’s Chief Communications Officer. 

  • 38

    different countries are represented in our student body

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  • 8,000+

    Alumnae in the Emma Network

  • 10

    Average Class Size

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  • 119

    Different course offerings

  • 13

    Different Interscholastic Sports

  • 46%

    of Our Students Receive Financial Aid

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  • 50+

    Different Student Clubs and Organizations

  • 351

    Students

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    Bowling alley

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    Fair Trade High School in the United States

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    States represented in our student body
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    PLEASE NOTE: All visitors to campus must check in with Campus Safety, which can be found at the red flag entrance to Sage Hall (Pawling Ave. entrance).

    Welcome to Emma Willard School, a private day and boarding high school for girls in Troy, NY, and a leader in girls' education for over 200 years.