The Ellis School

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Applying for Admission

Your daughter’s future is full of potential—let us show you how an Ellis education can help her shine. Complete the form below to learn more.
The application is completed and submitted electronically through a family’s individual account in the admission platform of our online community, MyEllis. Within their individual account, a family can complete and submit the online application, track their admission progress, register for admission events, register for a Student Visit Day, communicate with admission counselors, request teacher recommendations and school records from schools, and more.

Have We Met Yet?

You're excited to begin your daughter's application process—and we're excited to get to know her! Before you start your application, be sure to fill out the inquiry form below so that we have some basic information from you. Once you've completed this form, you'll receive an email outlining your next steps.

Application Checklists

Are you ready to start or have you already started your application? Great! Review the checklists below to ensure that you have all of the necessary materials ready. Then, click the apply button to create your account or log back into our admission platform. Don't worry! If you do not finish the application in one sitting, you are able to come back at a later date to complete the process.
Just getting started exploring Ellis for your daughter? The Admission Committee welcomes new applications on a rolling basis throughout the year, until a class fills. To learn about possible openings in your child's grade level, please reach out to admissions@theellisschool.org.

Pre-kindergarten

  • Online application
    • Applicable if applicant is currently enrolled in a program
    • Complete in December 2025
  • Parent interview with Jamie Schiff, Head of Lower School
  • Schedule a developmental assessment
    • For applicants turning four years old by September 15, 2026
  • Register for a January Play Date with other prospective students

Kindergarten

  • Online application
    • Applicable if applicant is currently enrolled in a program
    • Complete in December 2025
  • Parent interview with Jamie Schiff, Head of Lower School
  • Schedule a developmental assessment
  • Register for a January Play Date with other prospective students

Grades 1–4

  • Online application
  • Request transcript from current school
  • Submit teacher recommendation form
  • Schedule parent interview with Jamie Schiff, Head of Lower School
  • Schedule student classroom visit and academic assessment

Grades 5–12

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