Marymount Upper School (Girls)

1026 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10028
1026 5th Avenue New York New York 10028 US
Ms. Sabra McKenzie-Hamilton, Upper School Division Head
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Founded in 1926 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Marymount School is an independent Catholic day school that educates young women to challenge, shape, and change the world. The Upper School offers a highly personalized, rigorous academic program where students learn how to think critically, solve problems creatively, and communicate clearly and effectively. A wide range of extracurricular activities and athletics provides opportunities for self-expression, leadership, and collaboration. Rooted in the Catholic tradition, the School offers a value-centered environment that cultivates a strong sense of social justice and ethical decision-making in each student.

School At-a-Glance

Classes IX-XII; recognized as an Apple Distinguished School, Upper School students use MacBook Airs to support learning; makerspaces and science laboratories to facilitate a robust STEAM curriculum; two classrooms at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and regular gallery visits to enhance the humanities program; unique financial literacy curriculum using Bloomberg terminals; philanthropy and advocacy program embedded in social justice curriculum; world language program (French, Spanish, Latin); Varsity and Junior Varsity teams in 12 sports, including volleyball, soccer, rowing, fencing, lacrosse, tennis, track, and basketball; dynamic visual and performing arts programs.