Why All-Girls
All-Girls Education
Why an All-Girls School?
The Advantages of an All-Girls Learning Environment
While girls have made incredible strides, the world still has room to fully reflect their potential. At The Ellis School, Pittsburgh’s premier all-girls private school, students are empowered to think critically, express themselves confidently, and lead with purpose. Our all-girls environment nurtures curiosity, builds confidence, and prepares young women to make an impact both in school and beyond.
Here are the top five reasons why The Ellis School transforms the lives of girls:
The Ellis School is a leader in girls’ education, guided by the latest research and a strong network of experts. Through ongoing professional development and best practices, our faculty—among the best in the region—deliver a dynamic curriculum that empowers girls to grow into confident, self-aware leaders and engaged citizens who advocate for themselves and others.
There’s no such thing as a typical Ellis girl—because there’s no single way to be a girl. At Ellis, we nurture emotional well-being, social skills, physical health, intellectual growth, leadership, and cultural awareness. Individuality is celebrated, and girls are supported by strong women role models and inspired by their peers to be their best selves.
Ellis’ programs are designed to foster teamwork and leadership, resulting in uniquely strong bonds among classmates and teachers. Girls experience a sense of accomplishment through collaboration, and their shared challenges and successes build resilience as they solidify relationships that last a lifetime. Ellis creates and sustains networks of mentorship that follow graduates through every stage of their lives.
The all-girls trajectory of Ellis’ program, culminating in the Upper School, means that at each progressive division, our students have access to every academic and co-curricular opportunity. Students thrive in our learning laboratories that center and celebrate every aspect of being a girl. Ellis students develop a sense of agency over their educational experience and develop into informed global citizens who lead with courage, competence, and empathy.
Students who graduate from The Ellis School leave with clear aspirations, strong belief in themselves, and an expectation of respect. Consistently, Ellis graduates lead lives of purpose and positively impact their communities and professions. Every step of the way, Ellis cultivates alumnae who celebrate their individual identities – as women, as creators, and as intellectuals our alumnae assertively seek to make positive change in the world.
