A Program of Schools for Children

Fast Facts

1949

Year Lesley Ellis was founded

230+

Students Enrolled

30%

Students of color

Preschool – Grade 8

Grades at Lesley Ellis

8:1

Early Childhood Student/Teacher Ratio

15:1

K – Grade 8 Student/Teacher Ratio

50

Faculty and Staff

70%

Faculty hold advanced degrees

Specialists

Spanish, music, art, makerspace, library, PE

Dedicated maker space

For all grade levels

5:30 pm

Afterschool Program is available

Vacation Program

Available on most no school days

Summer Program

Weekly sessions, June–August

25%

Students receive need-based tuition

Accreditation

Association of Independent Schools
in New England (AISNE)

Students’ Hometowns

Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Lexington, Medford, Somerville, Winchester and surrounding communities

Team Teaching

Two teachers per classroom in
Preschool – Grade 4

Arts

Robust arts program in all grades