Baldwin School

The Baldwin School is a private, all-girls, college preparatory day school located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, on Philadelphia's Main Line. Founded in 1888, it is one of the premier girls' schools in the Philadelphia region.

History

The school was founded in 1888 in Bryn Mawr by Florence Baldwin as a college preparatory school for young women. The school was designed to prepare girls for admission to Bryn Mawr College and other leading women's colleges.

The Baldwin School was among the first schools to prepare women for rigorous college study, reflecting the late 19th century movement for women's higher education.

Campus

The Bryn Mawr campus includes:

• Historic Montgomery Hall
• Modern academic facilities
• Athletic complex
• Arts center
• Lower, Middle, and Upper School buildings
• 27-acre campus

Academics

Baldwin offers:

• College preparatory curriculum
• Advanced Placement courses
• STEM programs
• Arts and humanities
• Global studies and languages

The school emphasizes developing academically confident young women prepared for college and leadership.

Athletics

The school fields teams in:

• Field hockey
• Lacrosse
• Tennis
• Soccer
• Swimming
• Basketball

Baldwin competes in the Inter-Academic League against other independent schools.

Notable Alumnae

• Katharine Hepburn (attended for a year)
• Various leaders in business, academia, arts, and public service

See Also

• Bryn Mawr College
• Agnes Irwin School
• Shipley School