#1 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Raleigh, NC
Montessori School of Raleigh
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–12
3.8 students per teacher
Raleigh, NC
A+Overall grade238 students4 students per teacher
2026 lists
Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Raleigh, NC
Private schools in Raleigh, NC with the fewest students per teacher (not counting preschools and special education schools). Top 27 of 27 schools.
#2 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Raleigh, NC
Fusion Raleigh
Alternative school · Grades 6–12
4.5 students per teacher
Raleigh, NC
A-Overall grade101 students5 students per teacher
#3 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Raleigh, NC
An-Noor School
Islamic school · Grades 3–8
6.5 students per teacher
Raleigh, NC
AOverall grade90 students7 students per teacher
#4 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Raleigh, NC
Iron Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 6–12
7.4 students per teacher
Raleigh, NC
B+Overall gradeAll boys80 students7 students per teacher
#5 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Raleigh, NC
Ravenscroft School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
8 students per teacher
Raleigh, NC
A+Overall grade1,215 students8 students per teacher
#6 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Raleigh, NC
Neuse Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
8.2 students per teacher
Raleigh, NC
A+Overall grade356 students8 students per teacher
#7 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Raleigh, NC
Follow the Child Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
8.2 students per teacher
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade165 students8 students per teacher
#8 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Raleigh, NC
The Raleigh School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
9.4 students per teacher
Raleigh, NC
B+Overall grade264 students9 students per teacher
#9 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Raleigh, NC
Raleigh Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
9.5 students per teacher
Raleigh, NC
A+Overall grade228 students10 students per teacher
#10 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Raleigh, NC
St. Mary's School
Episcopal school · Grades 9–12
9.6 students per teacher
Raleigh, NC
A+Overall gradeAll girls306 students10 students per teacher
#11 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Raleigh, NC
Friendship Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
9.6 students per teacher
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade266 students10 students per teacher
#12 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Raleigh, NC
Trinity Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
11.2 students per teacher
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade612 students11 students per teacher
#13 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Raleigh, NC
Al-Iman School
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
11.7 students per teacher
Raleigh, NC
A+Overall grade321 students12 students per teacher
#14 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Raleigh, NC
St. Timothys School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–8
12.2 students per teacher
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade548 students12 students per teacher
#15 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Raleigh, NC
St. Thomas More Academy
Parish school · Grades 6–11
12.3 students per teacher
Raleigh, NC
A+Overall grade243 students12 students per teacher
#16 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Raleigh, NC
Grace Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
12.4 students per teacher
Raleigh, NC
B+Overall grade874 students12 students per teacher
#17 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Raleigh, NC
Wake Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
12.7 students per teacher
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade926 students13 students per teacher
#18 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Raleigh, NC
Cardinal Gibbons
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
13.3 students per teacher
Raleigh, NC
AOverall grade1,590 students13 students per teacher
#19 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Raleigh, NC
St. Raphael Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
13.4 students per teacher
Raleigh, NC
B+Overall grade458 students13 students per teacher
#20 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Raleigh, NC
Thales Academy of Cary
Independent school · Grades K–10
13.5 students per teacher
Raleigh, NC
B-Overall grade436 students14 students per teacher
#21 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Raleigh, NC
The Franciscan School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
15 students per teacher
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade668 students15 students per teacher
#22 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Raleigh, NC
North Raleigh Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
15.4 students per teacher
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade1,568 students15 students per teacher
#23 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Raleigh, NC
Word of God Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 6–12
15.5 students per teacher
Raleigh, NC
BOverall grade93 students16 students per teacher
#24 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Raleigh, NC
Cathedral School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
15.9 students per teacher
Raleigh, NC
A-Overall grade223 students16 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.