#1 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Erie, PA
Erie Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
9.2 students per teacher
Erie, PA
B+Overall grade148 students9 students per teacher
2026 lists
Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Erie, PA
Private schools in Erie, PA 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 Erie, PA
Luther Memorial Academy
Lutheran (ELCA) school · Grades K–8
9.2 students per teacher
Erie, PA
AOverall grade92 students9 students per teacher
#3 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Erie, PA
Erie First Christian Academy
Assembly of God school · Grades Pre-K–12
10.4 students per teacher
Erie, PA
BOverall grade173 students10 students per teacher
#4 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Erie, PA
St. Jude School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
11.4 students per teacher
Erie, PA
AOverall grade208 students11 students per teacher
#5 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Erie, PA
Mercyhurst Preparatory School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
11.9 students per teacher
Erie, PA
A-Overall grade416 students12 students per teacher
#6 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Erie, PA
Cathedral Preparatory School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
12.4 students per teacher
Erie, PA
A+Overall grade665 students12 students per teacher
#7 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Erie, PA
Bethel Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
12.5 students per teacher
Erie, PA
BOverall grade173 students13 students per teacher
#8 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Erie, PA
St. Luke School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
14.2 students per teacher
Erie, PA
BOverall grade253 students14 students per teacher
#9 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Erie, PA
St. James Elementary
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
14.4 students per teacher
Erie, PA
B+Overall grade166 students14 students per teacher
#10 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Erie, PA
Blessed Sacrament School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
15.6 students per teacher
Erie, PA
BOverall grade156 students16 students per teacher
#11 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Erie, PA
Our Lady of Peace Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
16.8 students per teacher
Erie, PA
B-Overall grade335 students17 students per teacher
#12 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Erie, PA
St. George Grade School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
20.9 students per teacher
Erie, PA
B-Overall grade377 students21 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.