#1 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Bethesda, MD
Washington Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
3.4 students per teacher
Bethesda, MD
A+Overall grade249 students3 students per teacher
2026 lists
Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Bethesda, MD
Private schools in Bethesda, MD with the fewest students per teacher (not counting preschools and special education schools). Top 10 of 10 schools.
#2 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Bethesda, MD
Washington Episcopal School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.6 students per teacher
Bethesda, MD
A+Overall grade285 students6 students per teacher
#3 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Bethesda, MD
Norwood School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
6.2 students per teacher
Bethesda, MD
A+Overall grade428 students6 students per teacher
#4 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Bethesda, MD
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
6.3 students per teacher
Bethesda, MD
A+Overall gradeAll girls738 students6 students per teacher
#5 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Bethesda, MD
The Woods Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
7.2 students per teacher
Bethesda, MD
A+Overall grade269 students7 students per teacher
#6 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Bethesda, MD
St. Bartholomews School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
8 students per teacher
Bethesda, MD
A+Overall grade145 students8 students per teacher
#7 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Bethesda, MD
Little Flower School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
9.6 students per teacher
Bethesda, MD
A+Overall grade249 students10 students per teacher
#8 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Bethesda, MD
Our Lady of Lourdes School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
9.8 students per teacher
Bethesda, MD
A+Overall grade203 students10 students per teacher
#9 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Bethesda, MD
Rochambeau-The French Intl School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
10.1 students per teacher
Bethesda, MD
AOverall grade1,085 students10 students per teacher
#10 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Bethesda, MD
St. Jane De Chantal School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
10.9 students per teacher
Bethesda, MD
A+Overall grade273 students11 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.