#1 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Springfield, MO
St. Joseph Catholic Academy
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.7 students per teacher
Springfield, MO
A+Overall grade59 students6 students per teacher
2026 lists
Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Springfield, MO
Private schools in Springfield, MO with the fewest students per teacher (not counting preschools and special education schools). Top 14 of 14 schools.
#2 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Springfield, MO
The Summit Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
8.3 students per teacher
Springfield, MO
AOverall grade139 students8 students per teacher
#3 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Springfield, MO
Dayspring Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
9.3 students per teacher
Springfield, MO
B+Overall grade151 students9 students per teacher
#4 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Springfield, MO
Discovery School at the Center
Independent school · Ungraded
9.7 students per teacher
Springfield, MO
BOverall grade58 students10 students per teacher
#5 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Springfield, MO
Gloria Deo
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
10.4 students per teacher
Springfield, MO
B-Overall grade833 students10 students per teacher
#6 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Springfield, MO
Springfield Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
11.3 students per teacher
Springfield, MO
B+Overall grade379 students11 students per teacher
#7 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Springfield, MO
Grace Classical Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
11.3 students per teacher
Springfield, MO
B-Overall grade231 students11 students per teacher
#8 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Springfield, MO
Christian Schools of Springfield
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–8
11.5 students per teacher
Springfield, MO
B+Overall grade70 students12 students per teacher
#9 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Springfield, MO
Lakeland Regional School
Alternative school · Ungraded
12.5 students per teacher
Springfield, MO
BOverall grade100 students13 students per teacher
#10 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Springfield, MO
Immaculate Conception School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
13 students per teacher
Springfield, MO
B-Overall grade475 students13 students per teacher
#11 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Springfield, MO
Greenwood Laboratory School
Independent school · Grades K–12
14.4 students per teacher
Springfield, MO
BOverall grade431 students14 students per teacher
#12 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Springfield, MO
St. Agnes School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
14.5 students per teacher
Springfield, MO
BOverall grade211 students15 students per teacher
#13 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Springfield, MO
Springfield Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
14.9 students per teacher
Springfield, MO
B-Overall grade171 students15 students per teacher
#14 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Springfield, MO
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
16.2 students per teacher
Springfield, MO
BOverall grade221 students16 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.