Why All Girls?
Girls’ schools are more relevant today than ever before.
Excellent schools encourage and assist pupils to realize their potential, and are designed to equip them for success and fulfillment in the world beyond. Girls’ schools are founded on the principle that these aims are best achieved by educating girls separately.
Whether your daughter wants to be an astronaut, ambassador, author, or attorney, she needs to know—not just think, but really know, deep down—there’s nothing that can stand in her way. That’s the incredibly important message girls’ schools send each and every day.
Benefits of an All-Girls Education
Academic Achievement
At an all-girls school, students are empowered to take the lead in the classroom, developing confidence, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. Research shows that girls in single-gender environments are more likely to excel in STEM, engage in classroom discussions, and take on leadership roles. Without gender-based expectations, students freely pursue their passions and achieve at the highest levels, supported by a culture of collaboration and academic courage.
Career Progression
Graduates of all-girls schools aren't just educated—they're empowered. With proven advantages in leadership, confidence, and professional ambition, these women are transforming industries and breaking barriers.
Our graduates don't just enter the workforce—they lead it with purpose. From tech to politics, boardrooms to innovation centers, women from all-girls schools are rewriting professional success stories.
Maximized Potential
An all-girls high school creates an environment where students are encouraged to explore their strengths, take risks, and push beyond their limits. Free from gender stereotypes, girls develop the confidence to lead, the curiosity to innovate, and the resilience to overcome challenges. At Merion Mercy Academy, every student is known, supported, and challenged to reach her full potential—academically, socially, and spiritually.
“Thank you, Merion Mercy, for helping to cultivate and grow strong-minded women who are able to navigate this ever-changing world.”
—Maureen Travers '79, P ’23, Drexel Hill, Pa.
Graduate Stories
Take a peek at some of our amazing alumnae that have gone on to live mercy and seek justice.
An Outside Voice
Want to learn more about the girls' school advantage? Check out this ICGS podcast, which offers wisdom and guidance on each part of this exploratory journey—and be assured: It is definitely a journey!
Finding the right school is a matter of both head and heart. It is about partnering with your daughter to ask the right questions as you think about the relationships that you and she will want with those in her school community.