Lower School at Ellis
Cultivating Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 4 Leaders
The Lower School provides an active, joyful elementary education and foundation for girls entering pre-kindergarten to grade 4.
The Importance of a Strong Beginning
At The Ellis School Lower School, your daughter begins to define who she is as a learner, a friend, and a leader. These early years are critical, and our girl-centered approach ensures she is known, supported, and challenged. With more than 100 years of experience in girls’ education, Ellis creates an environment where confidence grows and possibilities feel limitless.
Culture of Growth
We build confident, capable students through meaningful challenge and daily practice. In classrooms, on stage, and in STEM, art, and athletics, girls are encouraged to take risks, persist through obstacles, and embrace growth. Our teachers reinforce a powerful mindset: with effort, new strategies, and resilience, every student can improve and succeed.
Learning in Community
As confidence grows, so does a willingness to try, lead, and collaborate. Whether solving problems or navigating friendships, Ellis girls are supported every step of the way. Strong relationships are at the core of the Lower School experience—built through team meetings, assemblies, and collaborative learning—creating a community where every girl feels known, valued, and empowered to thrive.
Lower School News
List of 8 news stories.
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Ellis Lower School Patches Together Community Quilting Project
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Weekly Assembly Emboldens Lower Schoolers to Share Their Voices
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Ellis Welcomes New Faculty and Staff for the 2024-2025 Academic Year
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Six Things We Love About Spring at Ellis
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For Ellis Second Graders, “Fighting for a Cause” Begins in the Classroom
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Beyond Fun and Games: Language Learning Begins Early at Ellis
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Ellis History Helps Second Graders Learn About Themselves
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Fine Arts Festival Returns to Ellis
