2024 Best All-Girls High Schools in America

• New York, NY•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.56 out of 5  113 reviews

Parent: We have two daughters at Chapin, both of whom started in Kindergarten, and could not be happier with the school. As parents, our desire is to help our daughters become independent thinkers who love to learn. So far, Chapin has been incredible in this regard. Chapin combines intense academics and social-emotional learning in a way that develops thoughtful, emotionally mature, successful students. The school's access to resources and extracurricular offerings is incredible, enabling the girls to try out sports and activities. Having K-12 under one roof is a real plus, especially with easy access to Carl Schurz park, Asphalt Green, and Randall's Island. Overall, we couldn't be happier with our choice of Chapin for our family!... Read 113 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 814

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Palo Alto, CA•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.43 out of 5  61 reviews

Alum: In the beginning, I felt quite alienated due to entering the school as a "new nine," but once I began stepping out of my comfort zone and attempting to make friends, all students wholeheartedly embraced me. Every day I am amazed at how committed my peers are to their own education, and unlike most other secondary schools, every student here comes to school with a genuine desire to learn and grow. They are dedicated to their academics and extracurriculars but also know how to have fun and relax at the same time, which nurtures a healthy learning environment. Likewise, the teachers actually care about both their students' understanding of the material and their wellbeings. They are flexible and willing to accommodate their students while also being able to adjust course schedules accordingly, which is an extremely admirable trait. I personally have really really appreciated my time spent at Castilleja School and wouldn't have wanted to spend my four years of high school anywhere else.... Read 61 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 416

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• New York, NY•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.3 out of 5  83 reviews

Sophomore: I am receiving a truly fantastic education at Brearley, and for that I am grateful! The school provides students with valuable resources and opportunities to expand and customize their learning experience. The culture of competition can be overwhelming, but I think the stressful atmosphere is perpetuated by the students, rather than the administration. The adults I’ve interacted with at Brearley have generally been supportive and understanding, while some of the kids can be cutthroat and aggressively driven.... Read 83 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 776

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• New York, NY•

• Private School•

• K-12

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  Rating 4.47 out of 5  30 reviews

Senior: I have gone to Spence my entire life and I am so grateful for that experience! I definitely enjoyed high school the most out of my 13 years there because of the opportunities, teachers, friends and unique learning experience. I feel close to all the staff and administration there and I truly believe that they want to help you succeed.... Read 30 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 751

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• New York, NY•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.66 out of 5  110 reviews

Senior: Sacred Heart is a unique school, with incredible facilities. It helps girls find their voice and encourages us to explore different paths to problem solving. Even though we are in a competitive environment, we are always supportive of each other and encourage each other to do our best. Whether it was in class or during sports, we had fun and enjoyed our time together. I’ve made a great group of diverse friends I know I will keep forever. I also feel very prepared for college. I was excited to be accepted to my top choice university. Sacred Heart has great college placement and an exceptional college counseling group. It’s been a wonderful experience, and I will be sad to leave. But, I know I always have a home at Sacred Heart!... Read 110 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 741

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• New York, NY•

• Private School•

• K-12

• •
  Rating 4.41 out of 5  59 reviews

Parent: Exceptional, phenomenal, and superb! Those are just a few words to describe our experience at The Nightingale-Bamford School. This school has delivered everything it promised during the application process, and much more. The strong, close community is a stand-out at Nightingale. We felt welcome and a sense of belonging right from the start, and this has truly allowed our daughter to thrive. The teachers are exceptional, they make strong efforts to know our daughter and challenge her in appropriate, thoughtful ways. As a result of their approach, she has gained incredible skills across the board including reading, writing, and math, and grown exponentially. At Nightingale, she has developed confidence, a strong voice, independence, and public speaking skills starting at a young age thanks to the wonderful instruction here.  She looks forward to going to school everyday - where Nightingale educates her heart and mind.  We know that she is reaching her full potential here.... Read 59 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 710

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Mclean, VA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.23 out of 5  112 reviews

Sophomore: I have had a very positive experience at Madeira. The teachers and staff are friendly and talented, and the campus is beautiful. The food is pretty good (especially taco days!) The mod schedule eliminates the week many students dread: finals week. It does mean that every week 5, the end of a mod, is particularly stressful. I think the schedule is worth it overall though because it means I can dive deeper into a concept, such as a time period in history in my Global Studies class. My favorite part of Madeira will always be the spirit of the community, across all the events and extracurriculars. Go Snails!... Read 112 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 343

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Los Angeles, CA•

• Private School•

• 7-12

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  Rating 4.39 out of 5  166 reviews

Parent: As a parent, I can not say enough wonderful things about Marlborough. It is truly a top-notch school and affords students not only a superb education but a deep sense of community. The academics are rigorous but the support the students receive to be successful is second to none. The teachers, administrators, faculty, staff, and coaches are beyond excellent. The community is diverse, welcoming, kind, curious, and intelligent. I would highly recommend Marlborough without reservation!... Read 166 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 533

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• New York, NY•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.7 out of 5  136 reviews

Parent: The school is truly a dream. Top ranked in the country, few blocks from our apartment, on beautiful 5th Ave overlooking the MET. Most importantly, they engage, cultivate, and support their girls into a rigours education. We are happy our daughter was accepted into their limited spots; but amazed at their educational support that will make my daughter thrive. Huge highlights: First STEM program for girls, Financial Literacy through Bloomberg Terminal certification, brand new Upper School with state of the art technology. An Apple Distinguished School with ipads for students. An absolutely unreal Fabrication Lab that easily competes MIT/Caltech labs. Art and dedicated classrooms at the MET. Finally, and most importantly, a humble grace that shows how education is a gift; a gift to selflessly give back to society.... Read 136 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 768

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Washington, DC•

• Private School•

• 4-12

• •
  Rating 4.32 out of 5  78 reviews

Parent: Absolutely top notch school . Our junior (11th grade) joined in 6th grade and it has been very socially fulfilling and academically rigorous but with support systems in place as needed. Over the last five years in this community we have seen our daughter become more confident, more motivated and focused while showing great kindness and humility to those around her. She loves NCS and we have made good friends in the parent community. She is surrounded by confident, kind, and very supportive peers. I have countless examples I could cite of seniors helping juniors just in the last few weeks alone! The college counseling preparation is also excellent. It is very easy to write this review because we have had a very good experience.... Read 78 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 599

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Bryn Mawr, PA•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.43 out of 5  93 reviews

Alum: I was incredibly lucky to have been able to go to Baldwin. While any student or alum will say there were overwhelming periods (most will go catatonic at some point in junior and/or senior year simply from the stress of college admissions), I would argue that it was all worth it. There isn't much hand-holding past your freshman year, which I now really appreciate having worked at other private schools across the world, as it taught me how to self-direct my studies before starting college. Socially it was warm, the teachers were as a whole supportive and often went above and beyond to make sure we felt confident, checking in on you if you fell behind. Naturally it's a private school in a wealthy area, and so the wealth/class disparity is definitely noticeable. I do believe Baldwin could do a better job of educating the wealthier students about the "other side" - many understand the privilege they have to go to Baldwin, but don't really understand how rare the life they lead is.... Read 93 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 572

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Bethesda, MD•

• Private School•

• 3-12

• •
  Rating 4.41 out of 5  137 reviews

Parent: Without a doubt, Holton Arms is the best decision we've made with our daughter's education. From academics to diversity... the community to the athletics, Holton Arms is... hands down... a great place for girls to grow, create community and to build great educational & social skills. As a family who's been a part of lower, middle & upper school, we love the support of each division and the opportunities for risk taking and maturation that our daughter has been exposed to. We highly recommend Holton Arms!... Read 137 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 665

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Pasadena, CA•

• Private School•

• 4-12

• •
  Rating 4.38 out of 5  130 reviews

Senior: Westridge offers an extremely rigorous academic experience. I am immensely grateful for the education I have received at this school. However, I cannot deny the faults of its toxic competitive and elitist environment. The culture of comparative suffering, and pressure to constantly strive for (and prioritize) academic excellence is potent, and damaging to students’ mental health. We don’t have finals anymore, though! That’s a plus.... Read 130 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 550

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Baltimore, MD•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 4.44 out of 5  312 reviews

Parent: Bryn Mawr School and their teachers and administration continue to impress us. There is so much warmth, kindness, engagement and a true passion motivating our girls to be excited about learning and growing! My daughter's 5th grade teacher has helped her grow as a writer and given her such a strong foundation and understanding of math as well. We feel very lucky that our daughter has been able to learn in such a positive and supportive environment.... Read 312 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 713

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Lititz, PA•

• Private School•

• 6-12

• •
  Rating 4.57 out of 5  118 reviews

Senior: I have attended Linden Hall now for five years and have only great things to say about my experience. Though it is a small school, Linden Hall allows for a lower student to teacher ratio, giving the students more confidence when asking questions, allowing them to be more engaged, and providing them with more opportunities for one-on-one time with the teachers. The teachers are truly invested in the students education as well as their growth as learners, and they will do everything that they can to ensure the student feels comfortable with the material, even if that means staying late after school. Additionally, there are countless clubs and organizations that are offered to Linden Hall students in which participation is required in order to meet and surround yourself with new people and ideas, foster creative thinking, and more! Linden Hall is a safe haven where you will have the support from your teachers and other students to express yourself and show the world who you are!... Read 118 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 110

• Student-teacher ratio 5:1

• Summit, NJ•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 4.11 out of 5  62 reviews

Alum: Academically excellent, great leadership opportunities, and supportive staff. The school should have much higher rankings given how well it prepares well rounded and intelligent future leaders. In 2007, The Wall Street Journal already listed Kent Place School as one of the world's top 50 schools for its success in preparing students to enter top American universities. The school has excellent academical cuticulum, strong STEM resources, and abundant student activities. At KPS learning with purpose, leading with ethics, thriving in community, and investing in one another are the priorities. These priorities are rooted in the school's core strengths, enriched by our long history of understanding how high-achieving girls learn best, and deepened by the story that every student brings to our community. KPS has a long history. Since 1894, KPS has dedicated to empowering girls. The results have been spectacular. KPS has sent students to many top institutions in the world.... Read 62 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 649

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Princeton, NJ•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 4.11 out of 5  89 reviews

Parent: Sending our two daughters to Stuart Country Day School has been the best decision we could have made. Academics are outstanding and the teachers are extraordinarily dedicated. Students are nurtured and encouraged to be strong, confident and compassionate leaders. Small class sizes allow for personal attention. There are clubs and activities to suit a wide variety of passions, and because Stuart is a member of the Sacred Heart network of schools, students have a unique opportunity to go on exchange programs and connect with their Sacred Heart sisters throughout the world. Excellent college guidance routinely places students in top tier universities. Strong traditions and a special community make Stuart a cherished place to be!... Read 89 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 303

• Student-teacher ratio 4:1

• Farmington, CT•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.36 out of 5  124 reviews

Freshman: Really like the school’s atmosphere! It is such a warm and inclusive community. Nice people, close connections here. The academics is challenging but definitely not overwhelming. There are a lot of really fun traditions waiting for Newgs to explore which makes the school days super fun.... Read 124 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 335

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1

• Miami, FL•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 4.57 out of 5  106 reviews

Junior: Overall, I was incredibly impressed when I first joined Carrollton. I feel comfortable in an all-girls school and nearly every teacher there genuinely teaches well. The campus is gorgeous, but the only downside is the lack of a cafeteria. We sit outside in the hot Florida sun to eat lunch every day, and school lunch isn't even included with the already expensive tuition. Nevertheless, I have made incredible friends at this school and learned life lessons such as public speaking and time management, which I will use for the rest of my life.... Read 106 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 864

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• New York, NY•

• Private School•

• K-12

• •
  Rating 4.51 out of 5  87 reviews

Parent: Our daughter has been at Hewitt for nine years and it has been both an appropriately challenging and supportive environment every step of the way. Hewitt is academically rigorous, but not unnecessarily crushing. The girls are encouraged to be their true, authentic selves while also supported to explore new intellectually and developmentally appropriate pursuits. The teachers are absolute, top-notch professionals and perhaps the best kept secret in the city . . . which is what so many Hewitt families have come to realize and cherish. The extracurriculars that are offered like Performing Arts, Robotics, and Athletics are stronger than people might think (and continue to improve), Go Hawks! And Hewitt's "college list" each year is impressive and stacks up against any of its peers, but perhaps more importantly the girls are attending schools where they truly want to be, not where they are told they should be, and they are happy.... Read 87 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 475

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Dallas, TX•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 4.3 out of 5  176 reviews

Other: As an educator that has been around schools and students for a very long time, Hockaday is an impressive school. As educators, we understand that there is no difference in what boys and girls can learn, but there many differences in how they learn. Hockaday's curriculum is rich and intentionally designed for girls. It offers an environment that fosters curiosity and challenges girls to safely take risks. Every girl is prepared to be a lifelong learner and is empowered to find and use her voice. Through the innovated Institute for Social Impact, Hockaday provides their students with diverse experiences and engagement with people from the greater Dallas community who foster connection and individual growth. Hockaday provides a powerful and transformative experience for their students. Wow!!... Read 176 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,110

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• Troy, NY•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.47 out of 5  91 reviews

Parent: My daughter is entering her second year at Emma, and I am just thrilled with every aspect of her experience so far. She has learned to stretch and grow and make mistakes and keep going. She has gained confidence and friendships. Her teachers are incredible in every way. It is amazing to see how excited she is for school to start in just a few days! I highly recommend this school for smart, motivated, kind, and caring girls.... Read 91 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 350

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Los Angeles, CA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.32 out of 5  123 reviews

Parent: My daughter has completed her Freshman year at Marymount and I can't express enough how incredible the year was for her. Socially she made many new friends, who all have different interests, personalities, and goals. The young woman at Marymount really support one another and encourage each other to try new things. Academically, the faculty is extremely attentive to the students and work with them if they need extra help or explanations. Also, Marymount makes sure the students are on track for the college admissions process. They really get to know the students and help guide them every step of the way. I love the events they offer such as the Father/daughter dance, Mother/daughter brunch, and the Father's BBQ on campus. These types of events really help the parents get to know one another and spend time with their daughter's friends. If you have a daughter who is looking for a high school in the future, I highly recommend you take a look at Marymount!... Read 123 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 342

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Boston, MA•

• Private School•

• 5-12

• •
  Rating 4.29 out of 5  83 reviews

Parent: Winsor is really wonderful! Our child loves going to school here every day. The teachers work hard to make classes truly engaging; they are very approachable and provide detailed feedback and support. There are plenty of kind and friendly fellow students to bond with in classes, sports, performing arts, clubs, and other activities. We’re thankful for her experience here, and would choose to send her to Winsor again in a heartbeat.... Read 83 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 471

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Stevenson, MD•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.2 out of 5  102 reviews

Alum: My exchange year experience in St. Timothy’s school was excellent. I’m from Spain and I spent my sophomore year as a boarder. I had never spent a year away from home and I was terrified at first but after only a month this school felt like a new home to me and I made friends that are like family. The girls were very welcoming and I made friends from all over the world. Right now after two years I still keep in touch with them, I’ve recently come to Maryland to visit my best friend from school. One of the best things about St. Tim’s are the teachers, I could always count on them for an extra explanation which made adapting to the IB program easy. After some time I even switched to harder classes! St. Tim’s allowed me to grow as a person, I went from being very shy to being confident and independent. St. Timothy’s encouraged me to participate in every class and I learnt how to enjoy expressing my opinions in public. I will always feel part of the st. Tim’s community.... Read 102 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 175

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1