The Ellis School

Why Choose Ellis?

At The Ellis School, girls are empowered to confidently define themselves through a rigorous, supportive academic journey designed just for them. As the region’s only independent all-girls school for students from age 3 to grade 12, Ellis offers unparalleled expertise in educating girls and preparing them to lead in every field—academic, athletic, and professional. Families choose Ellis because their daughters gain the skills, courage, and voice to thrive in college, career, and life while being part of a close-knit, inspiring community.

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  • 100%

    of graduates pursue higher education at a four-year college or university

  • 100+

    years of education tailored to the development and empowerment of girls

  • 3

    divisions for a comprehensive and holistic approach to girls’ education

  • 3,000+

    alumnae make up an international network of support for our school and students

Why All Girls?

Girls deserve their own space to thrive. In an all-girls environment, students are free to take risks, speak up, and lead without the social pressures and stereotypes that can exist in coed settings. All-girls education creates a community where every girl’s voice is valued and where she is encouraged to boldly pursue her passions and ambitions—and the benefits are clear.

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  • to major in STEM subjects

    compared to girls who attend coed schools

  • girls’ school students experience

    it from classmates and teachers more than their peers at coed schools

  • say they were offered greater leadership opportunities

    than their peers at coed schools

  • girls’ school graduates

    report it more than their coed peers

Connect With Us

As a college preparatory school, Ellis—the only all-girls school in Pittsburgh serving students from Pre-k to grade 12—provides a robust academic journey fueled by curiosity, joy, and agency at each stage of development. From world languages and STEM lessons as early as Pre-k to real-world learning opportunities in Upper School, explore the Ellis advantage.

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6425 FIFTH AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15206
412.661.5992   |   admissions@theellisschool.org
6425 FIFTH AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15206
412.661.5992
admissions@theellisschool.org