#1 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia, PA
The Crefeld School
Independent school · Grades 7–12
4.4 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
A+Overall grade88 students4 students per teacher
2026 lists
Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia, PA
Private schools in Philadelphia, PA with the fewest students per teacher (not counting preschools and special education schools). Top 50 of 91 schools.
#2 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia, PA
Girard College
Independent school · Grades 1–8
4.7 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
A+Overall grade183 students5 students per teacher
#3 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia, PA
The Islamic Education School -Ties
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.5 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
AOverall grade79 students6 students per teacher
#4 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia, PA
Smart Center Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–4
5.8 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
B+Overall grade75 students6 students per teacher
#5 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia, PA
New Medina Learning Institute
Islamic school · Grades K–12
5.9 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
B+Overall grade53 students6 students per teacher
#6 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia, PA
Hope Partnership for Education
Independent school · Grades 5–8
6.2 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
AOverall grade50 students6 students per teacher
#7 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia, PA
The Waldorf School of Philadelphia
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
6.4 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
A+Overall grade173 students6 students per teacher
#8 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia, PA
St. Peters School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
6.4 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
A+Overall grade121 students6 students per teacher
#9 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia, PA
Oak Lane Schools
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
6.6 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
A-Overall grade71 students7 students per teacher
#10 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia, PA
Bethel Baptist Academy
Baptist school · Grades K–12
6.7 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
A+Overall grade64 students7 students per teacher
#11 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia, PA
Beulah Baptist Christian Day School
Baptist school · Grades K–8
6.9 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
A-Overall grade55 students7 students per teacher
#12 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia, PA
Beulah Baptist Christian Day School
Baptist school · Grades K–8
6.9 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
B+Overall grade48 students7 students per teacher
#13 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia, PA
Northeast Central Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–5
7.1 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
AOverall grade57 students7 students per teacher
#14 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia, PA
The Philadelphia School
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–8
7.4 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
AOverall grade371 students7 students per teacher
#15 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia, PA
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
7.5 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
A+Overall grade1,058 students8 students per teacher
#16 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia, PA
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy-Upper
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
7.5 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
B+Overall grade1,058 students8 students per teacher
#17 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia, PA
Hope Church School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
7.8 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
AOverall grade123 students8 students per teacher
#18 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia, PA
Nazareth Academy High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
7.9 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
A+Overall gradeAll girls305 students8 students per teacher
#19 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia, PA
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
8.1 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
A+Overall grade273 students8 students per teacher
#20 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia, PA
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
8.1 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
A+Overall grade273 students8 students per teacher
#21 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia, PA
Logan Hope School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
8.3 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
AOverall grade84 students8 students per teacher
#22 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia, PA
CB Community Schools
Alternative school · Grades 9–12
8.3 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
BOverall grade50 students8 students per teacher
#23 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia, PA
Community Partnership School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
8.4 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
BOverall grade102 students8 students per teacher
#24 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia, PA
St. Francis Xavier School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
8.6 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
A+Overall grade133 students9 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.