Editing Baldwin School

{{Infobox school
|name = The Baldwin School
|type = Private, All-girls, College preparatory
|established = 1888
|address = 701 West Montgomery Avenue
|city = Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
|enrollment = ~600
|grades = Pre-K through 12
}}

'''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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.baldwinschool.org/about/history |title=School History |publisher=The Baldwin School |access-date=December 2025}}</ref>

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]]

== References ==
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