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Albany Academy for Girls

1814 establishments in New York (state)Education in Albany, New YorkEducational institutions established in 1814Girls' schools in New York (state)Organizations based in Albany, New York
Preparatory schools in New York (state)Private K-12 schools in New York (state)Private high schools in Albany County, New YorkPrivate schools in Capital District (New York)
Albany Female Academy
Albany Female Academy

Albany Academy for Girls is an independent college-preparatory day school for girls in Albany, New York, United States, enrolling students from preschool (age 3) to grade 12. Founded in 1814 by Ebenezer Foote as the Albany Female Academy, AAG is the oldest independent girls day school in the United States. It is located on the corners of Hackett Boulevard and Academy Road, across the street from its brother school The Albany Academy. In July 2007, the administrative teams of The Albany Academy and Albany Academy for Girls merged into The Albany Academies. Both schools bring with them deeply treasured values of community, tradition and purpose to the newly formed institution known as The Albany Academies. However, The Albany Academy and Albany Academy for Girls continue to grant their own diplomas.

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Albany Academy for Girls
Hackett Boulevard, City of Albany

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Hackett Boulevard
12208 City of Albany
New York, United States
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