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.

One of 360: Diba D. '20

Each of the 360 students at Emma Willard School has a unique story. They are truly one-of-a-kind. The Emma Willard community has students from 24 states and 36 foreign countries. Some are interested in technology and robotics, others are entrepreneurs and artists, musicians, writers, and athletes, historians and social justice advocates. We love hearing their voices and think you will enjoy meeting some of our students who are serving and shaping their world. This series known as “One of 360” features these students and explores what makes them unique.
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One of 360: Diba D. '20

Each of the 360 students at Emma Willard School has a unique story. They are truly one-of-a-kind. The Emma Willard community has students from 24 states and 36 foreign countries. Some are interested in technology and robotics, others are entrepreneurs and artists, musicians, writers, and athletes, historians and social justice advocates. We love hearing their voices and think you will enjoy meeting some of our students who are serving and shaping their world. This series known as “One of 360” features these students and explores what makes them unique.
Emma Students Earn National Merit Awards

Kent Jones and Melissia Mason

We are excited to announce that two Emma Willard School students have received scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Eura C. '20 was awarded a National Merit Scholarship, and Lane A. '20 received the Charles H. Kaman Scholarship. Read on to learn more about these exceptional accomplishments.
Dress Rehearsal for the Future

Tory Dietel Hopps '81

Alumna Tory Dietel Hopps '81 has shared her thoughts on lessons we can learn through this extraordinary time in our world. We invite you to take a moment to reflect on this "dress rehearsal" for a new normal in our world.