Lesley Ellis School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Arlington, MA
34 Winter St, Arlington, MA 02474
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Arlington
- Smaller classes than 80% of independent schools in Massachusetts
- Growing: enrollment up 50% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Arlington since at least 2011
In Arlington, Massachusetts, Lesley Ellis School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 155 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 80% of independent elementary schools in Massachusetts. Enrollment is up about 50% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 165 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 155
- Teachers
- 34.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 4.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 48 girls, 107 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 165 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 80% of independent elementary schools in Massachusetts (4 students per teacher).
- Larger than 64% of independent elementary schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 56 independent elementary schools in Massachusetts.
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
- A state or regional independent school association
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 Lesley Ellis School
What grades does Lesley Ellis School serve?
Lesley Ellis School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Lesley Ellis School?
About 155 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Lesley Ellis School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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