Founded in 1904, Holy Child is an all-girl, Catholic, independent, college-preparatory school for grades 5 through 12 in Rye, NY.
Educating and Empowering Young Women of Conscience and Action for Over 100 Years
School of the Holy Child is an all-girl, Catholic, independent, college-preparatory school for grades five through twelve. Established in 1904, the School is committed to the educational philosophy of Cornelia Connelly, founder of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, to empower and “educate young women of conscience and action.” Dedicated and gifted faculty members mentor and engage students, encouraging each girl to realize her own potential in a community where girls are the leaders in the classroom, on the athletic fields and on stage. Foreign language, arts, athletics and community service are offered in every grade while signature programs in Global Awareness, Italian Cultural Studies and Engineering and Design bolster the rigorous and comprehensive academic curriculum. With a 100% college acceptance rate, the School offers an individualized approach to college counseling where girls matriculate to universities ranging from Harvard and MIT to RISD and University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Graduates are well prepared to succeed in the innovative and critical work that lies beyond the School’s campus in Rye, NY.
The mission of School of the Holy Child is to develop “women of conscience and action.” An all-girls, Catholic, independent, college-preparatory school for grades 5-12, the School is guided by the educational philosophy of Cornelia Connelly, the founder of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, and her dedication to “joy in teaching and joy in learning.” Accomplished and dedicated faculty members foster the spiritual development, individual talents and interests of each student.This is realized through rigorous and comprehensive academic, arts, athletics, service and global programs. Holy Child graduates are prepared for the innovative and critical thought necessary in a diverse, interconnected society.
