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Emma Willard School
  • Private, Boarding, All-Girls
  • TROY, NY
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All-Girls School

Emma Willard School

#1 in Best Private High Schools in Albany Area
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Boarding, All-Girls
  • 9-12
  • TROY, NY
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    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Sports
      B
    emmawillard.org
    (518) 833-1302
    285 PAWLING AVE
    TROY, NY 12180
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    About Emma Willard School...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    February 1
    Application Fee
    $100
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    SSAT, TOEFL

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $41,600
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
    $67,270
    Received Financial Aid
    43%
    Average Financial Aid
    $24,060

    From Emma Willard School

    In 1814, Emma Hart Willard established a school for girls to receive a rich educational experience comparable with their brothers. She pioneered girls’ education, focusing on intellectually stimulating and rigorous courses of study. Over 200 years later, Emma Willard School continues to proudly foster 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.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1370
    203 responses
    Average ACT
    30
    44 responses
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    Emma Willard School’s Signature capstone program for juniors and seniors allows students to deeply explore a personal passion. Over the course of one or two years, students pursue their passion for a topic, work with adult mentors in the field, and have dedicated time to complete their projects. We invite you to discover the wide range of interests in our most recent Signature Showcase.

    Culture & Safety

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    Boarding

    Students Boarding
    65%
    Boarding Days Per Week
    7-day
    Top Countries
    China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan
    International Boarding Students
    33%
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    Students

    Diversity
    A
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    Students
    362
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    7:1
    National
    17:1
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
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    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very High
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