About

Mission and Vision

Honoring our 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.

Explore below to see how we live our founder’s vision every day.



  • Value Her

    Each girl is richer for the meaningful relationships forged here and our community is richer for her unique engagement.

  • The Journey

    Through daily moments of discovery, struggle, failure, success, and connection we develop a belief in ourselves, resiliency of character, and an awareness of the transformative power of impassioned engagement with our world.

  • Intellect

    Our culture delights in questioning, reasoning, envisioning, and finding solutions for the issues that enliven our involvement together, as scholars and as friends. Through critical analysis and independent thought and expression, we discover the power and immediacy of engaging our intellect.

  • Determination

    Encouraged to exercise our will, each member of our community presses toward her/his goals, challenged and fueled by her/his own passions.

  • Well-being

    Dynamic balance in mind, body, and spirit is a life-long pursuit that provides a healthy foundation for self-esteem and happiness. We will care for one another—in good times and in bad times.
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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. 

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