#1 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Detroit, MI
Gesu Catholic School
Religious school · Grades Pre-K–8
4.5 students per teacher
Detroit, MI
AOverall grade174 students5 students per teacher
2026 lists
Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Detroit, MI
Private schools in Detroit, MI with the fewest students per teacher (not counting preschools and special education schools). Top 12 of 12 schools.
#2 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Detroit, MI
Detroit Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
6.3 students per teacher
Detroit, MI
B+Overall grade210 students6 students per teacher
#3 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Detroit, MI
Westside Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
6.6 students per teacher
Detroit, MI
AOverall grade92 students7 students per teacher
#4 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Detroit, MI
Al-Furqan Quran Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
7.5 students per teacher
Detroit, MI
BOverall grade140 students8 students per teacher
#5 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Detroit, MI
Charlotte Mason Community School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
10 students per teacher
Detroit, MI
A+Overall grade71 students10 students per teacher
#6 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Detroit, MI
Loyola High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
11.6 students per teacher
Detroit, MI
A-Overall gradeAll boys170 students12 students per teacher
#7 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Detroit, MI
International Islamic Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
12.6 students per teacher
Detroit, MI
BOverall grade207 students13 students per teacher
#8 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Detroit, MI
University of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy
Diocesan school · Grades 7–12
13.5 students per teacher
Detroit, MI
B+Overall gradeAll boys785 students14 students per teacher
#9 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Detroit, MI
Most Holy Trinity Catholic Academy
Parish school · Grades K–8
13.7 students per teacher
Detroit, MI
AOverall grade114 students14 students per teacher
#10 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Detroit, MI
Christ the King School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
13.9 students per teacher
Detroit, MI
BOverall grade82 students14 students per teacher
#11 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Detroit, MI
Detroit Cristo Rey High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
14.8 students per teacher
Detroit, MI
BOverall grade276 students15 students per teacher
#12 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Detroit, MI
Holy Redeemer Grade School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
15.6 students per teacher
Detroit, MI
BOverall grade195 students16 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.