The Ellis School is an independent, all-girls college-preparatory school located in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Ellis has many options for transportation, including school bus service from 22 districts; van service from Mt. Lebanon, South Hills, Murrysville, Sewickley, and the northern communities; and carpools.Priding itself in being widely diverse, the school serves girls age 3 to grade 12. The mission of The Ellis School is to prepare, empower, and inspire each and every girl through an excellent education in an all-girls environment.