Mission & Vision

Marymount School is an independent, Catholic day school that seeks to educate young women who continue to question, risk, and grow—young women who care, serve, and lead—young women prepared to challenge, shape, and change the world.

Heritage & Vision

Founded by Mother Marie Joseph Butler in 1926, Marymount School of New York is part of a global network of schools established by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM). Recognizing the need to empower young women, Mother Butler believed in educating both the heart and mind and providing for each student’s total growth–intellectually, spiritually, socially, and physically.

To fulfill this vision, Marymount offers:

• an intellectually challenging academic program that ignites curiosity and sparks a lifelong love of learning; 
• a wide range of extracurricular activities that unlocks opportunities for self-expression, leadership, and collaboration; 
• a values-centered environment that cultivates character, compassion, and a commitment to social justice; and
• a caring community and a culture of belonging that ensures each student is known, supported, and valued.

Spiritual Life

Marymount invites students of all faiths to develop and nurture their own spiritual identity in a values-centered environment. Rooted in the Catholic tradition, the School makes time for prayer and reflection at regular chapel services, all-school Masses, sacraments, retreats, and special liturgies. Through honest introspection and service learning, students cultivate character, integrity, and compassion as they become ethical leaders and decision-makers.

In pursuit of the RSHM mission “that all may have life and have it to the full,” Marymount’s spiritual life program awakens a consciousness of social justice in our students. Our students build awareness about injustice in our local and global communities, advocate for those in need, and ignite action through hands-on service and philanthropic initiatives. They are inspired to be forces of justice and agents of change, opening doors so others can do the same.