Editing Agnes Irwin School

{{Infobox school
|name = The Agnes Irwin School
|type = Private, All-girls, College preparatory
|established = 1869
|address = 275 South Ithan Avenue
|city = Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
|enrollment = ~700
|grades = Pre-K through 12
}}

'''The Agnes Irwin School''' is a private, all-girls, college preparatory school located in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, on Philadelphia's Main Line. Founded in 1869, it is one of the oldest girls' schools in the United States.

== History ==

The school was founded in 1869 in Philadelphia by Agnes Irwin, who served as its headmistress until 1894 when she left to become the first dean of Radcliffe College at Harvard. The school moved from its original Philadelphia location to the Main Line in 1933.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.agnesirwin.org/about/history |title=School History |publisher=The Agnes Irwin School |access-date=December 2025}}</ref>

=== Agnes Irwin ===

The school's founder, Agnes Irwin (1841-1914), was a pioneering educator:
* Great-great-granddaughter of Benjamin Franklin
* First dean of Radcliffe College (1894-1909)
* Champion of women's education
* Believed in rigorous academic preparation for women

== Campus ==

The Bryn Mawr campus includes:
* Historic and modern academic buildings
* Athletic facilities
* Arts center
* Playing fields
* Lower, Middle, and Upper School facilities

== Academics ==

Agnes Irwin offers:
* Rigorous college preparatory curriculum
* Advanced Placement courses
* STEM programs
* Arts and humanities
* Athletic programs

The school emphasizes developing confident, capable young women prepared for leadership in college and beyond.

== Athletics ==

The school competes in the Inter-Academic League:
* Field hockey
* Lacrosse
* Tennis
* Soccer
* Basketball
* Swimming

== Notable Alumnae ==

* Grace Kelly - Academy Award-winning actress, Princess of Monaco (attended briefly)
* Various leaders in business, academia, and the arts

== See Also ==
* [[Bryn Mawr College]]
* [[Baldwin School]]
* [[Private Schools]]

== References ==
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