Emma Willard School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked NY School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 354 students
Yearly Tuition: $80,495
Acceptance rate: 35%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / Jan. 15 / rolling
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School Rankings

Emma Willard School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Emma Willard School
9	77
10	87
11	91
12	99

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Offers Post-Graduate Year

Yes

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1814

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

School Calendar

School Motto

Gaudet Patientia Duris (Patience Rejoices in Adversity)

Student Body

Total Students

354 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

34%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

49 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

94%

Average Class Size

12 students

Average SAT score

1321

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

20 courses

List of Courses Offered

Advanced Courses

Advanced Studies Art HistoryAdvanced Studies Biology

Advanced Studies Calculus ABAdvanced Studies Calculus C with an Introduction to Multivariable Calculus

Advanced Studies ChemistryAdvanced Studies Chinese IV

Advanced Studies Comparative Government and PoliticsAdvanced Studies Computer Science Explorations

Advanced Studies Computer Science with JavaAdvanced Studies Entomology

Advanced Studies French V: French Identity(ies)Advanced Studies Latin IV: Literature and Empire

Advanced Studies Physics IAdvanced Studies Postcolonial Perspectives: Literature & Theory

Advanced Studies Spanish V: Migration and IdentityAdvanced Studies Statistics

Advanced Studies The Politics of EmotionAdvanced Studies United States History

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Feb. 1 / Jan. 15 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$80,495

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Tuition Notes

Day tuition = $49,995 Financial Aid average boarding award is $50,599; average day award is $28,006

Summer Program Cost

$775

Summer Program Cost Notes

Regular Session: $775 Writer\'s Retreat: $950 Theatre Intensive: $950 Leadership in Training: $500

% on Financial Aid

43%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$30,292

Acceptance Rate

35%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Katie Myer

Admissions Associate

Jing Zhang Benavot

Application URL

Endowment Size

$245 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

17 sports

Sports

Alpine SkiingBadminton

Track and FieldVolleyball

Winter Track

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Colors

Black; Red; White

School Mascot

Jesters

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

36 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Amnesty InternationalAsian Student Union

Black Latine Student UnionCampus Players (Theatre Club)

CREATE - Coding and RoboticsDebate Team

Democracy MattersEmma Green (Sustainability Club)

EMMAcappellaEntrepreneurship Club

F-Word (Feminist Club)FOCUS (Christian Group)

Human Rights AdvocatesInternational Club

Math LeagueMedTalks

Mock TrialModel UN

OMEGA (Fashion Club)Philanthropy Club (Phila)

Pride ClubQuiz Team

School Newspaper (The Clock)Science Olympiad

Stock Market ClubStudent Council

Student Organization for Animal Rights (SOAR)Triangle Literary and Arts Magazine

Writing ClubYearbook (The Gargoyle)

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Arts and Music Programs:

Chamber OrchestraChoir

Emma ArtistsInner Choir

OrchestraSemiquavers

School Notes

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.

LOOK WITHIN, SEE BEYOND. What drives your passion to learn? Are you an artist? A scientist? An athlete? A combination of all? At Emma Willard School, we invite you to embrace your passion and use it to shape your high school learning experience and beyond.
As the nation's first institute of higher learning for young women, Emma Willard School has been a leader in girls' education for over 200 years. Our founder, Emma Hart Willard, was a bold advocate for access to education, wanting young women to have more opportunities than what was available to her at that time. She was empowered to want more for herself and others and set forth for a life of extraordinary impact. Since 1814, we have been challenging independent school students to question, reason, learn, grow, and lead.
Whether you already know your passion, or are still finding your way, Emma Willard School empowers you to discover your authentic self. With a balance of academic rigor, personalized opportunities to grow and create, and a focus on individual wellness, Emma Willard School prepares boarding and day students in grades 9 through 12 to go out and impact their world.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jane Fonda '55 - Activist and Actor
- Kirsten Gillibrand '84 - U.S. Senator for NY State
- Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1832) - Author, lecturer, and chief philosopher of the woman's rights and suffrage movements.
- Eunice Newton Foote (1838) - American scientist, inventor, and women's rights campaigner who discovered the greenhouse effect
- Jean Camper Cahn '52 - Lawyer and social activist who co-founded the Urban Law Institute and Antioch School of Law

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Emma Willard School cost?

Emma Willard School's tuition is approximately $80,495 for private students and $775 for summer students.

What is the acceptance rate of Emma Willard School?

The acceptance rate of Emma Willard School is 35%, which is lower than the national average of 76%. Emma Willard School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New York with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from Emma Willard School?

Emma Willard School famous alumni include: Jane Fonda '55, Kirsten Gillibrand '84, Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1832), Eunice Newton Foote (1838) and Jean Camper Cahn '52.

Does Emma Willard School offer a summer program?

Yes, Emma Willard School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.

What sports does Emma Willard School offer?

Emma Willard School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Badminton, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track. Emma Willard School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New York for most sports offered.

What is Emma Willard School's ranking?

Emma Willard School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for Emma Willard School?

The application deadline for Emma Willard School is Feb. 1 / Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 1 / Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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The average private school tuition in Rensselaer County, NY is $23,979 for elementary schools and $41,184 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Rensselaer County, NY is 68% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).