Athletics

    Our mission at Ellis is to provide an excellent athletic experience for every girl. Sports are an integral part of life at Ellis. We teach, coach and encourage each student to do her very best. Students may choose from 10 different sports. Ellis currently fields 27 teams and has 8 developmental programs.

    Students are encouraged to play at every level.
    • Lower School students participate in developmental programs
    • Middle School girls focus on developmental and interscholastic competition
    • Upper School students learn the skills and strategies they need to compete at interscholastic level
    As a member of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) and the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic League (WPIAL), Ellis athletes have the opportunity to compete with other outstanding athlete's in the region. Ellis athletes are honored as All-American and All-State athletes for both their athletic and academic abilities. On average, 20% of our senior class go on to play in Division I, II and III college programs.