Ellis School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Pittsburgh, PA
6425 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 69% of independent schools in Pennsylvania
- Serving families in Pittsburgh since at least 2011
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ellis School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 367 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 69% of independent schools in Pennsylvania. Enrollment is up about 3236% since 2011–12. The school is an all-girls school. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 367
- Teachers
- 67 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.5
- Boys and girls
- All girls
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 69% of independent schools in Pennsylvania (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 76% of independent schools in Pennsylvania.
- Compared with 45 independent schools in Pennsylvania.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Ellis School whether it takes part.
- Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) · Tax-credit scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Ellis School
What grades does Ellis School serve?
Ellis School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Ellis School?
About 367 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Ellis School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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