The Ellis School

The Ellis School is an independent all-girls school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving young women from Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12. Founded in 1916, Ellis enrolls approximately 450 students on its campus in the Shadyside neighborhood. The school's mission is to develop bold, joyful, intellectually engaged women who lead with confidence and compassion. Ellis offers a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum featuring Advanced Placement and honors courses, a vibrant arts program, and competitive athletics. The school is nationally recognized for its commitment to girls' education and its research-informed practices that help young women find their voices and develop as scholars and leaders. Ellis's intimate community enables deep faculty-student relationships. The college counseling program achieves outstanding placement at selective universities. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.