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.

GirlSummer Concludes with Confidence and Celebration

Julie Clancy

GirlSummer Session II finished with a joyful flourish. This last session was a mix of girls taking part in signature programs such as Writer’s Retreat, English Language and Leadership, and Emma Codes, as well as exciting electives such as Mixed Media, Podcast, Advanced Jewelry Design, Basketball, and Jazz.
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GirlSummer Concludes with Confidence and Celebration

Julie Clancy

GirlSummer Session II finished with a joyful flourish. This last session was a mix of girls taking part in signature programs such as Writer’s Retreat, English Language and Leadership, and Emma Codes, as well as exciting electives such as Mixed Media, Podcast, Advanced Jewelry Design, Basketball, and Jazz.
A Crew Team Salute to a Strong Athletic Tradition

Julie Matthews, PhD and Suzanne Dewey

Rowing began at Emma Willard in the mid-1980s. It didn’t take long before crew became a popular program. Today, the Jesters are members of the nationally recognized and highly competitive New York State Section 2 Interscholastic Rowing Association, a junior rowing division. The fleet includes sweep and sculling boats and calls the boathouse on Green Island home. Close to one in ten students at Emma are on the crew team during the fall season, and in the spring the field narrows to a selective set of experienced rowers. The season runs right to the end of the academic year and most times the finals are wedged into the end-of-year celebrations.
GirlSummer: Investing in the Future

Julie Clancy and Suzanne Dewey

Investing in girls is what we do. We know the research confirms that one of the more effective methods to impact our world for the better is to invest in girls and women. Emma Willard School’s founder and namesake knew that empowering young women helps shape the world.