Welcome to Holy Child!

At Holy Child, we believe that girls who are inspired, challenged, and empowered become young women who lead with confidence, integrity, and purpose.

From the moment they step onto campus, Holy Child students are encouraged to ask bold questions, speak with conviction, and lead with compassion. Our mission — joy in teaching, joy in learning — comes to life through a dynamic academic program, close faculty mentorship, and a vibrant community where every girl is seen, heard, and known.

Holy Child girls are spirited and self-assured. They think critically, write with clarity, and lead with compassion. Whether they are presenting original research, solving real-world engineering problems, or stepping onto the stage, our students are developing the skills — and the courage — to lead on our campus and beyond.

Leadership, innovation, and a deep sense of purpose are woven throughout the Holy Child experience. Beginning in Middle School, students explore programs in technology, the humanities, and engineering. They engage with female experts, take part in immersive experiences, and grow into independent thinkers who are not afraid to take risks and stand up for what they believe in.

We invite you to visit campus, attend an event, or schedule a conversation with our team. You’ll discover a community that is warm, driven, joyful — and unlike anywhere else.

We can’t wait to welcome you.

Jackie Ciaccia '06, Head of Enrollment
and Strategic Initiatives

Yasmeen Livingston P '26,
Senior Admission Associate

Lauren Mara,
Admission Associate

Meet the Admission Office

  • Inquire Today

    If you want to learn more, start off by completing the Inquiry Form which will keep you updated about news & events.

  • Apply Now

    You can begin the application online today! Complete this form to gain access to the Admission Portal.

  • Return to Application

    If you already completed the Inquiry Form, you can log back into the Admission Portal to continue your application.

Admission Checklist

    • Request transcripts from your daughter's current school after the first marking period. Including the most recent report card

    • Register your daughter for an entrance exam - only one is required!

    • Ask for recommendation forms from your daughter's teachers by emailing them through your Admission Portal.
      Math teacher, English teacher, and Principal/Guidance Counselor recommendations are required. Supplemental recommendations are also welcome.

    • Schedule a student/parent interview on your Admission Portal

    Priority Round Applications Due: December 13, 2024
    Notification Date: January 22, 2025
    Enrollment Date: February 7, 2025

    • Set up your Admission Portal to begin your application

    • Request transcripts from your daughter's current school after the first marking period. Including the most recent report card

    • Ask for recommendation forms from your daughter's teachers by emailing them through your Admission Portal.
      Math teacher, English teacher, and Principal/Guidance Counselor recommendations are required. Supplemental recommendations are also welcome.

    • Sign up for a Shadow Visit Day event through your Admission Portal. This required event is for students and parents.

    • Schedule a student/parent interview through your Admission Portal

    Priority Round Applications Due: January 31, 2025
    Notification Date: February 26, 2025
    Enrollment Date: March 10, 2025

    • Set up your Admission Portal to begin your application

    • Request transcripts from your daughter's current school after the first marking period. Including the most recent report card

    • Register your daughter for an entrance exam - only one is required!

      • Independent School Entrance Exam
        ISEE Code: 334972

      • Secondary School Admission Test
        SSAT Code: 7198

    • Ask for recommendation forms from your daughter's teachers by emailing them through your Admission Portal.
      Math teacher, English teacher, and Principal/Guidance Counselor recommendations are required. Supplemental recommendations are also welcome.

    • Schedule a student/parent interview on your Admission Portal

    Priority Round Applications Due: January 31, 2025
    Notification Date: February 26, 2025
    Enrollment Date: March 10, 2025

The Admission Decision Process

Holy Child has a separate Admission Portal but welcomes applications through the SAO. If your family is applying through the SAO, please inform our Admission Office so we can properly accommodate your family in our internal system. To attend an event at Holy Child, we ask that you create an account with our school.

The Admission Committee is composed of several administrators and faculty members. The Committee reads each completed application in its entirety. After thorough discussion, the Committee then reaches one of the following decisions: accept, deny, or waitlist. The waitlist is a grouping of students who may be qualified for admission but to whom we cannot offer a place at this time due to space. Students can remain on the waitlist or withdraw from consideration and enroll elsewhere. The waitlist is not ranked in order of strength or preference. If a space becomes available, all waitlist candidates applying to the appropriate grade are considered.

School of the Holy Child admits girls of any race, religion, and national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national and/or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and financial aid, and athletic or other school-administered programs.

“I decided to come to Holy Child because I truly felt at home. I felt comfortable being who I am and not someone I was trying to be. I was able to picture myself walking down the halls every day with friends.”

— Alyssa ’23