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For more than two centuries, Emma Willard School has been a preeminent school for girls, building a proud legacy of leaders who leverage their education to serve and shape the world. Together, we are advancing a vision of purposeful courage and informed action.
Emma Willard School, originally called Troy Female Seminary and often referred to simply as Emma, is an independent university-preparatory day and boarding school for young women, located in Troy, New York, on Mount Ida, offering grades 9–12 and postgraduate coursework.
Emma Willard School is a historic, inclusive, and prestigious private boarding and day school for girls, grades nine to 12. Founded in 1814 by Emma Hart Willard, it was the first school of higher learning for young women in the United States and remains a trailblazer in girls’ education.
Emma Willard School Profile 2023–2024 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.
Welcome to Emma Willard School, a private day and boarding school for girls nestled in the heart of Upstate New York. Here, we believe in turning big ideas into reality, instilling a lifetime love of learning in our students.
The History of Emma Willard School. This timeline highlights key dates and moments in our long history as the first institution of higher learning for girls. A wealth of documents, photographs, and records may be accessed by contacting the Emma Willard School Archives.
A Unique Learning Experience. The world is changing and learners are changing with it. Emma Willard School's program equips our students to meet the extraordinary opportunities and challenges of their time, building caring, energetic, and thoughtful leaders.
