Academics
Academics
A bright future awaits your daughter.
As a parent, you want your daughter to have a strong foundation and a bright future.
With over 100 years of expertise, The Ellis School delivers outstanding education for young girls.
As Pittsburgh’s leading private school for girls age 3 to grade 12, we offer experienced educators, a diverse community, and a commitment to excellence.
In our Lower School, your daughter will receive an active and joyful elementary education, laying a strong foundation from Pre-K to Grade 4.
She will be encouraged to explore her curiosity, find her voice, and let her imagination soar.
Our Middle School empowers girls in Grades 5 to 8 to take academic risks, develop new skills, and discover their passions.
Whether she dreams of being an astronaut, ambassador, or accountant, she will learn to truly believe that nothing can stand in her way. We instill this message in our students every day.
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"There are so many hands-on activities and experiments. With the smaller class size, I can focus on my work and reach out for help when I need it. No one here judges you if you have a question. I know I can be myself at Ellis."
– Sonia, Middle School Student at Ellis
From day one, our curriculum empowers your daughter.
The Ellis School offers top-tier Lower and Middle School academic programs specifically for girls.
Your daughter will benefit from an environment that fosters boldness, authenticity, and intellectual vibrancy.
You can be confident knowing your daughter is being shaped into a young woman ready to make a positive impact on the world.
Find Her Voice
She’ll have academic space to discover who she is as a person. She’ll learn to express ideas convincingly (and maybe even challenge the status quo) in person and in writing.
A Culture of Growth
Every day, whether in our classrooms, on stage, in the STEM lab, the art studio, or the gym, our students take risks, work hard, and learn to view mistakes as opportunities for growth.
Learning in Community
In our all-girls environment, strong, supportive relationships help your daughter thrive. She will feel known, respected, and appreciated, which fosters her growth and confidence.
About Ellis
years of girl-centered, immersive education tailored specifically to the development of girls
colleges visit campus each year
of graduates pursue higher education at a four-year college or university
student to faculty ratio
language courses offered in the Upper School
of graduates describe Ellis as a very supportive environment
