#1 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in San Jose, CA
One World Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
3.3 students per teacher
San Jose, CA
A+Overall grade56 students3 students per teacher
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Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in San Jose, CA
Private schools in San Jose, CA with the fewest students per teacher (not counting preschools and special education schools). Top 32 of 32 schools.
#2 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in San Jose, CA
Orion Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
4.3 students per teacher
San Jose, CA
AOverall grade70 students4 students per teacher
#3 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in San Jose, CA
Almaden Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
6 students per teacher
San Jose, CA
A+Overall grade399 students6 students per teacher
#4 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in San Jose, CA
Liberty Baptist School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
6.6 students per teacher
San Jose, CA
A+Overall grade80 students7 students per teacher
#5 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in San Jose, CA
As-Safa Institute/As-Safa Academy
Islamic school · Grades K–9
7.3 students per teacher
San Jose, CA
40 students7 students per teacher
#6 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in San Jose, CA
Rise Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
8 students per teacher
San Jose, CA
BOverall grade236 students8 students per teacher
#7 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in San Jose, CA
St. Christopher School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
9.5 students per teacher
San Jose, CA
A+Overall grade432 students10 students per teacher
#8 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in San Jose, CA
Harker
Independent school · Grades K–12
9.7 students per teacher
San Jose, CA
BOverall grade1,983 students10 students per teacher
#9 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in San Jose, CA
Stratford Middle School
Independent school · Grades 5–8
10.1 students per teacher
San Jose, CA
BOverall grade331 students10 students per teacher
#10 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in San Jose, CA
Sacred Heart Nativty Schools
Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–8
10.6 students per teacher
San Jose, CA
A+Overall grade84 students11 students per teacher
#11 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in San Jose, CA
Rise Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
11 students per teacher
San Jose, CA
B+Overall grade226 students11 students per teacher
#12 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in San Jose, CA
Merryhill School
Independent school · Grades K–5
12.1 students per teacher
San Jose, CA
B+Overall grade181 students12 students per teacher
#13 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in San Jose, CA
Action Day Elementary School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–4
13.1 students per teacher
San Jose, CA
B+Overall grade270 students13 students per teacher
#14 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in San Jose, CA
Stratford School - San Jose
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
13.3 students per teacher
San Jose, CA
BOverall grade292 students13 students per teacher
#15 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in San Jose, CA
Apostles Lutheran School
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades K–12
13.4 students per teacher
San Jose, CA
AOverall grade219 students13 students per teacher
#16 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in San Jose, CA
St. Leo the Great School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
13.7 students per teacher
San Jose, CA
A+Overall grade191 students14 students per teacher
#17 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in San Jose, CA
Legacy Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
13.9 students per teacher
San Jose, CA
AOverall grade220 students14 students per teacher
#18 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in San Jose, CA
Archbishop Mitty High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
14.2 students per teacher
San Jose, CA
A+Overall grade1,770 students14 students per teacher
#19 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in San Jose, CA
Queen of Apostles School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
14.6 students per teacher
San Jose, CA
A+Overall grade232 students15 students per teacher
#20 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in San Jose, CA
Presentation High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
14.9 students per teacher
San Jose, CA
A+Overall gradeAll girls547 students15 students per teacher
#21 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in San Jose, CA
Milpitas Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–5
14.9 students per teacher
San Jose, CA
BOverall grade140 students15 students per teacher
#22 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in San Jose, CA
St. Thomas More School
Independent Catholic school · Grades K–12
15.7 students per teacher
San Jose, CA
B-Overall grade265 students16 students per teacher
#23 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in San Jose, CA
Holy Family School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
15.7 students per teacher
San Jose, CA
A+Overall grade236 students16 students per teacher
#24 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in San Jose, CA
East Valley Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
16.8 students per teacher
San Jose, CA
B+Overall grade84 students17 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.