#1 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Chicago, IL
Montessori Academy of Chicago
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
3.2 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade72 students3 students per teacher
2026 lists
Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Chicago, IL
Private schools in Chicago, IL with the fewest students per teacher (not counting preschools and special education schools). Top 50 of 157 schools.
#2 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Chicago, IL
Gems World Academy Chicago
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
3.3 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade196 students3 students per teacher
#3 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Chicago, IL
The Chicago Academy for the Arts
Independent school · Grades 9–12
3.5 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade148 students4 students per teacher
#4 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Chicago, IL
Guidepost Montessori at Magnificent Mile
Montessori school · Grades K–6
3.8 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
B+Overall grade150 students4 students per teacher
#5 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Chicago, IL
South Loop Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–2
4 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade40 students4 students per teacher
#6 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Chicago, IL
St. Bede the Venerable
Diocesan school · Grades 2–8
4.1 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade56 students4 students per teacher
#7 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Chicago, IL
Intercultural Montessori Language School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
4.2 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade133 students4 students per teacher
#8 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Chicago, IL
Genesis Scholars Academy
Religious school · Grades Pre-K–12
4.4 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
42 students4 students per teacher
#9 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Chicago, IL
Chicago City Day School
Independent school · Grades K–8
4.5 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade130 students5 students per teacher
#10 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Chicago, IL
Josephinum Academy of the Sacred Heart
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
4.5 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
A+Overall gradeAll girls90 students5 students per teacher
#11 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Chicago, IL
Fusion Academy Lincoln Park
Alternative school · Grades 6–12
4.7 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade57 students5 students per teacher
#12 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Chicago, IL
The Latin School of Chicago
Independent school · Grades K–4
4.9 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade371 students5 students per teacher
#13 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Chicago, IL
Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
4.9 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade78 students5 students per teacher
#14 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Chicago, IL
Visitation Catholic School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.1 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade110 students5 students per teacher
#15 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Chicago, IL
Brickton Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.1 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade48 students5 students per teacher
#16 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Chicago, IL
Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.2 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
AOverall grade332 students5 students per teacher
#17 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Chicago, IL
Lycee Francais De Chicago
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
5.5 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade687 students6 students per teacher
#18 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Chicago, IL
Daystar Academy
Religious school · Grades Pre-K–12
5.5 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
B-Overall grade257 students6 students per teacher
#19 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Chicago, IL
German International School Chicago
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.6 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
A+Overall grade135 students6 students per teacher
#20 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Chicago, IL
Yeshivas Kesser Yonah
Jewish day school · Grades 9–12
5.7 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
B+Overall gradeAll boys65 students6 students per teacher
#21 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Chicago, IL
Bennett Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
5.9 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
A-Overall grade285 students6 students per teacher
#22 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Chicago, IL
Lubavitch Girls High School
Jewish day school · Grades 9–12
5.9 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
BOverall gradeAll girls79 students6 students per teacher
#23 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Chicago, IL
Yeshivas Meor Hatorah of Chicago
Jewish day school · Grades 9–12
6.1 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
BOverall gradeAll boys65 students6 students per teacher
#24 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Chicago, IL
Chicago Jewish Day School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
6.3 students per teacher
Chicago, IL
BOverall grade196 students6 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.