The Ellis School

6425 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206-0152 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

The Ellis School is Pittsburgh's only PreK through twelfth grade college preparatory school dedicated to the education of girls and young women. Within a culture of respect, excellence, and support, our students lead in all areas of school life, building the foundation to lead in local and global communities. Girl by girl, we develop the mind, body, and spirit while encouraging independent thinking, leadership, a lifelong love of learning, and the honest pursuit of academic inquiry....

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The Ellis School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools
National Coalition of Girls' Schools
National Association of Laboratory Schools
National Coalition of Girls' Schools
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
County Allegheny County, PA
Student Body
Total Students 475 students
Student Body Type All-girls
This School
(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color 20% 16%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 22 students
Kind - 29 students
Grade 1 - 20 students
Grade 2 - 24 students
Grade 3 - 26 students
Grade 4 - 30 students
Grade 5 - 26 students
Grade 6 - 40 students
Grade 7 - 51 students
Grade 8 - 44 students
Grade 9 - 41 students
Grade 10 - 37 students
Grade 11 - 44 students
Grade 12 - 41 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 78 teachers
This School
(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 167 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Head of School A. Randol Benedict
Admissions Director Sara Imbriglia Leone

School Notes:

  • The Ellis School is Pittsburgh's only PreK through twelfth grade college preparatory school dedicated to the education of girls and young women. Within a culture of respect, excellence, and support, our students lead in all areas of school life, building the foundation to lead in local and global communities. Girl by girl, we develop the mind, body, and spirit while encouraging independent thinking, leadership, a lifelong love of learning, and the honest pursuit of academic inquiry.
  • Profile last updated: 07/10/2009

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About This Zipcode (15206)
School Zip (15206)
(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 32,482 people 12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 38% 22%
Population Average Age 37 years old 37 years old
Average Household size 2.1 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $28,517 $43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5 rooms 5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 68 years old 51 years old
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Zipcode (15206)


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% Owning / % Renting 43% / 57% 68% / 32%

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