Lesley Ellis School
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Top Ranked MA School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Yearly Tuition: $26,765
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Lesley Ellis School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
School Overview
Student Body

Academics and Faculty
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Sports
Extracurriculars
Middle School Clubs
Arts and Music Programs:
Arts Block and Arts Apprenticeship
School Notes
- Accreditations: Lesley Ellis is accredited by the Association of Independent Schools in New England and the National Association of Independent Schools.
- Philosophy: Independent elementary/middle school. Individualized, developmental teaching practice with strong academics and an award-winning anti-bias curriculum
- Teachers: 43 teachers; most have advanced degrees; 90 percent have 5 or more years of experience. Several teachers are affiliated with graduate schools of education.
- Specialists: Music, reading, Spanish, library, physical education, art, theater
- Features: Experiential learning incorporating regular field trips. Multi-age classrooms in elementary and middle school programs. Spanish beginning in Preschool. Music, physical education and middle school athletics. Early drop-off available at 8:00 a.m. Afterschool program until 5:30 p.m. Vacation program. Summer program.
- Hometowns: Arlington, Belmont, Boston, Cambridge, Lexington, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Somerville, Watertown, Winchester, and surrounding areas.
- Resources: Large, sunlit classrooms, art studio, library, makerspace, music classroom, Spanish classroom, gymnasium for sports, special events and performances. Two outside playgrounds, an Outdoor Classroom, tennis courts, basketball court, playing fields. Computer lab; extensive children's library collection. Regular use of community and greater Boston resources.
- Application deadline is January 15. Rolling admission is available after that date as spaces remain.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Lesley Ellis School cost?
Lesley Ellis School's tuition is approximately $26,765 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Lesley Ellis School?
The acceptance rate of Lesley Ellis School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 71%.
What sports does Lesley Ellis School offer?
Lesley Ellis School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country and Soccer.
What is Lesley Ellis School's ranking?
Lesley Ellis School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Lesley Ellis School?
The application deadline for Lesley Ellis School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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