Largest Endowments

The average endowment across the 15 ranked all-girls boarding schools is $73 M (2026-27).
Among all-girls boarding schools, the one with the largest endowment is Emma Willard School, with $196 M.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # All-Girls Schools Ranked: 15
  • Top 20 Range ($ M): $3 M–$196 M
  • All-Girls Schools Avg.: $73 M
  • National Avg.: $84 M

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # All-Girls Schools Ranked: 15
  • Top 20 Range ($ M): $3 M–$196 M
  • All-Girls Schools Avg.: $73 M
  • National Avg.: $84 M

National Average School Endowment (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +22.9% (+$15.6 million since 2016)

Show school map — National (Endowment range: $3M–$196M, avg $73M)
Endowment Range: $3M $196M Avg. Endowment: $73M

Largest Endowments (2026-27)

Among All-Girls Schools (out of 15 schools)

Sorted by range (alphabetically within range)
Emma Willard School Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG
All-girls
285 Pawling Avenue
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 833-1320
(9)
Miss Porter's School Photo
Gr: 9-12
All-girls
60 Main Street
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 409-3530
(6)
The Madeira School Photo - Madeira's 376-acre campus in McLean, Virginia, overlooks the Potomac River from a perch just 12 miles northwest of Washington, D.C.
Gr: 9-12, PG
All-girls
8328 Georgetown Pike
McLean, VA 22102
(703) 556-8273
(2)
Dana Hall School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 5-12 (day)
All-girls
45 Dana Road
Wellesley, MA 02482
(781) 489-1331
(6)
Foxcroft School Photo - Schoolhouse
Gr: 9-12, PG
All-girls
22407 Foxhound Lane
Middleburg, VA 20117
(540) 687-4340
(9)
Westover School Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG
All-girls
1237 Whittemore Rd.
Middlebury, CT 06762
(203) 577-4521
(12)
Chatham Hall Photo - Our students thrive in a dynamic environment designed specifically for their success.
Gr: 9-12
All-girls (Episcopal)
800 Chatham Hall Circle
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-5516
(5)
Santa Catalina School Photo - Come visit our beautiful campus in Monterey, California! Call the admission office at 831.655.9356 or email admission@santacatalina.org to schedule your visit.
Gr: 9-12
All-girls (Catholic)
1500 Mark Thomas Drive
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 655-9356
(1)
Saint Mary's School Photo - At Saint Mary's School, girls take center stage. We know girls and we know the all-girl learning environment at Saint Mary's School inspires girls to step outside their comfort zone, engage their minds, amplify their voices, and discover who they are and who they want to become!
Gr: 9-12
All-girls (Episcopal)
900 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 424-4100
(1)
Garrison Forest School Photo - One of the entrances to Garrison Forest School.
Gr: 8-12 | PK-12 (day)
All-girls
300 Garrison Forest Road
Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 559-3111
Grier School Photo
Gr: 7-12, PG | 5-12, PG (day)
All-girls
2522 Grier School Road
Birmingham, PA 16686
(814) 684-3000
(6)
Miss Hall's School Photo
Gr: 9-12, PG
All-girls
492 Holmes Road
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 499-1300
(6)
Branksome Hall Photo - Branksome Hall
Gr: 7-12 | PK-12 (day)
All-girls
10 Elm Avenue
Toronto, Canada m4w 1n4
(416) 920-9741
(19)
Buffalo Seminary Photo - Our oldest tradition may be forward thinking but we are anchored in many other traditions too. Roses and white dresses for commencement. Our Social & Academic Honor Code. Morning Meeting to start the day. ..
Gr: 9-12, PG
All-girls
205 Bidwell Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 885-6780
Linden Hall School for Girls Photo
Gr: 6-12, PG
All-girls
212 E Main Street
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 626-8512

Frequently Asked Questions

Which all-girls boarding schools have the largest endowments?
The all-girls boarding schools with the largest endowments are Emma Willard School, Miss Porter's School and The Madeira School.
How many all-girls boarding schools are ranked for the largest endowments?
15 all-girls boarding schools are ranked for the largest endowments.

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