#1 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Downey, CA
Downey Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
8.9 students per teacher
Downey, CA
B+Overall grade131 students9 students per teacher
2026 lists
Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Downey, CA
Private schools in Downey, CA with the fewest students per teacher (not counting preschools and special education schools). Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Downey, CA
Creative Beginnings Elementary
Independent school · Grades K–5
11 students per teacher
Downey, CA
B+Overall grade66 students11 students per teacher
#3 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Downey, CA
Kirkwood Christian Schools
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–5
14.5 students per teacher
Downey, CA
B+Overall grade100 students15 students per teacher
#4 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Downey, CA
St. Pius X - St. Matthias High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
15.4 students per teacher
Downey, CA
B+Overall grade561 students15 students per teacher
#5 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Downey, CA
Calvary Chapel Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
210 students per teacher
Downey, CA
B-Overall grade630 students
From official public records, updated October 2026.