Brave for Others, Brave for Self

The Chapin School is an independent day school established in 1901, educating girls and young women from Kindergarten through Class 12 under one roof and dedicated to the academic and personal growth of its students, preparing them to thrive and lead in a global society.

Lower School (K-3)

Learning together with joy, curiosity and creativity

Middle School (4-7)

Exploring the world, finding their voices, strengthening community

Upper School (8-12)

Empowering young women, creating a better future


Fortiter et Recte, Bravely and Rightly

In the News

Chapin Artists At Work

Upper School students in our Advanced Art Studio course were making good use of the newly renovated Art Studio, either putting the finishing touches on pieces for their end-of-year showcase or working on a project of their own design. 

National Poetry Month in Lower School

Throughout the month of April, Chapin’s Lower School (LS) students embraced their inner poets — in honor of National Poetry Month — by creating original found poetry and sharing their work with the community. 

Reunion 2026

More than 300 alums joined us at 100 East End Avenue for Reunion 2026 and a weekend full of reconnection and new Chapin memories.

Arts Alive Week 2026

The Chapin community came together to celebrate creativity in all its forms during our annual Arts Alive Week from April 20-24.

Chapin Students Visit SHOFCO in Kenya

For the fourth year in a row, Upper School students —14 this year — and two faculty advisors traveled to Nairobi, Kenya, for a ten-day global experience with Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO). 

Beyond Chapin

Chapin By The Numbers

830 Total Students

20% Receive Financial Assistance

85% Faculty Hold Advanced Degrees

6:1 Student-to-Teacher Ratio