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Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Santa Cruz, CA

Private schools in Santa Cruz, CA with the fewest students per teacher (not counting preschools and special education schools). Top 6 of 6 schools.

#1 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Santa Cruz, CA

Gateway School

Independent school · Grades K–8

5.2 students per teacher

Santa Cruz, CA

A+Overall grade144 students5 students per teacher

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#2 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz Waldorf School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

7.1 students per teacher

Santa Cruz, CA

AOverall grade148 students7 students per teacher

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#3 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Santa Cruz, CA

VHM Christian School

Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–8

8.8 students per teacher

Santa Cruz, CA

AOverall grade44 students9 students per teacher

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#5 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz Childrens School

Independent school · Grades K–6

10.2 students per teacher

Santa Cruz, CA

B+Overall grade46 students10 students per teacher

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#6 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Santa Cruz, CA

Holy Cross School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

13.5 students per teacher

Santa Cruz, CA

A+Overall grade179 students14 students per teacher

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From official public records, updated October 2026.

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