The Ellis School

The Ellis School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
6425 5th Ave,  Pittsburgh, PA
Point Breeze Neighborhood
4.2
4.3
407 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Robin O. Newham
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Average SAT Score
1300
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.61
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$37,900

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.61
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
82
Full Time Teachers
67
Part Time Teachers
15
College Prep
Average SAT
1300
Math
630
Verbal
670
Average ACT
31
Math
28
English
32
Reading
32
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
14
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
66.8%
Two or more races
14.8%
Asian
6.4%
Hispanic
6.1%
Black
5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#5 Best All Girls Schools in Pennsylvania
#19 Best Private K12 Schools in Pennsylvania
#23 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Pennsylvania
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Pittsburgh 43 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 27 Students
Penn State 25 Students
Temple University 22 Students
Brown University 21 Students
New York University 20 Students
Columbia University 18 Students
Yale University 17 Students
Boston University 15 Students
American University 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 33 Students
Political Science and Government 20 Students
Psychology 16 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 15 Students
Pre-Law Studies 14 Students
Chemistry 13 Students
Business 12 Students
Economics 10 Students
English 7 Students
History 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 26 Reviews
2.0 Sophomore
6/7/2025
It could be worse, but it is definitely not my favorite. The teachers are very provoking and they do not know anything
4.0 Senior
3/22/2025
The Ellis School is a great school to show girls that they can thrive and not let their gender discourage them. Because the school has small classes, teachers are able to work closely with students ensuring that they get the help that they need. The school doesn't not have a very diverse population and it often may be difficult for students of minority groups to find community within the greater Ellis community.
5.0 Junior
2/20/2024
Ellis has amazing faculty and you can always talk to the teachers. Students are definitely prepared to go into college.
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4.3 22 Reviews
5.0 other
1/10/2022
I graduated from Ellis, and the single year I attended was one of the best of my entire education, including college and law school. It has rather shocked me to read the negative reviews placed here, but from the poor level of literacy in the reviews themselves, I suspect they are written by a jealo...
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5.0 parent
7/18/2015
Ellis is like a college-level experience for K-12. The curriculum is top-notch and the focus on women's achievements and empowerment sets girls up for success. The education my daughter is getting at Ellis is incomparable.
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5.0 parent
7/17/2015
I have been a parent for over 15 years at Ellis. The school has transformed both of my daughters, but for two distinct and different reasons. My one daughter was very introverted and hesitant to take risks. She blossomed at Ellis with the caring and dedicated staff. My other daughter has truly a lov...
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5.0 parent
7/16/2015
When my daughter was enrolled in public school for 1st and 2nd grade, she was in a class of 32 children, bullied, punched in the stomach by a fellow classmate, and generally ignored by teachers unless she was upset or crying. As a result, she had trouble sleeping, generally disliked school, and we w...
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The Ellis School

The Ellis School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 6425 5th Ave in Pittsburgh, PA. Annual tuition is $37,900. The school has a total enrollment of 407 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. The Ellis School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.61, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1300 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $641,969. Discover additional schools in the area, like The University School, Grace Non Traditional Christian Academy, Central Catholic, and more. Learn more about what Pittsburgh has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Ellis School.

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