The Ellis School

6425 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206-0152
Tel: (412)661-5992
Grades: PK - 12 | 462 students
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The Ellis School is Pittsburgh's only age 3 - grade 12 independent 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.

School Overview:
The Ellis School
School Membership(s) National Coalition of Girls
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Student Body
Total Students 462 students
Student Body Type All-girls
% Students of Color 30% (PA School Avg.: 19%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 81 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Admissions Director Sara Imbriglia Leone

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Nearby Schools:

The Ellis School
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Sacred Heart Elementary School
Gr. K-9 | 0.3 mi. away
De Paul School For Hearing & Speech
Gr. K-9 | 0.4 mi. away
St Bede School
Gr. K-9 | 0.6 mi. away
Mcewan School
Gr. K-8 | 0.6 mi. away
Kentucky Avenue School
Gr. K-8 | 0.6 mi. away

View all schools in: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Zip 15206

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  • Recommended April 14,2013 - Some amazing teachers make it a geat school. Your daughter will really know herself by years end.*-Posted by Parent *
  • Recommended January 31,2013 - Ellis Upper School has strong English and History programs. The Math and Science programs are sorely lacking. If your daughter is passionate or particularly talented in either of these areas, she would do much better at (and received much better preparation for college) from Shady Side Academy.*-Posted by Parent *

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