Lesley Ellis is located in Arlington, Massachusetts at 41 Foster Street.

With a distinguished history of excellence in early childhood and elementary education, Lesley Ellis School today is an innovative progressive school with a unique antibias curriculum.

We support our students' development in becoming happy, independent and successful thinkers and citizens. Our approach to education emphasizes thinking skills and community participation. At Lesley Ellis School, we encourage children to investigate topics deeply and give them time to explore their own interests, while helping them acquire important basic skills. Read more about our philosophy.

Great teaching is a hallmark of Lesley Ellis School. We are well known for the quality of our teaching. Our exceptional faculty includes highly experienced and skillful teachers, several of whom are affiliated with education programs at area universities.

Our progressive aproach demands special teaching skills, creative and innovative teachers, and a low student-teacher ratio. Lesley Ellis School makes ongoing investments in our teachers’ professional development, provides internships for outstanding student teachers, and supports and encourages teachers in creating innovative practices, programs, and enhancements to our curriculum.

Students enjoy reading time in the library. The Lesley Ellis curriculum is designed to meet children's developmental needs, provide academic challenges, and foster self-confidence.

Teachers serve as guides and facilitators to help students develop independence and a sense of ownership with respect to their own learning. At Lesley Ellis, we teach each child individually and engage a variety of intellectual capacities — language skills, spatial skills, etc. — as we present new themes and ideas for learning.

Third and fourth graders went on a field trip to the Sculpture Park at the DeCordova Museum. Learning at Lesley Ellis is hands-on, active and exciting. Projects and frequent field trips support learning and help children develop a sense of the environment around them. Getting out into the world deepens understanding and helps children develop a sense of social responsibility.

We take pride in the personal, warm and open atmosphere of our school. The faculty and staff are always accessible to families, and our parent community is also active in the life of the school. The school believes it has a leadership role in the Arlington community as well, and involves students in the local community.