#1 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pittsburgh, PA
Shady Side Academy Junior School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
4.4 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
A+Overall grade263 students4 students per teacher
2026 lists
Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pittsburgh, PA
Private schools in Pittsburgh, PA with the fewest students per teacher (not counting preschools and special education schools). Top 41 of 41 schools.
#2 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pittsburgh, PA
The Campus Laboratory School of Carlow University
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
4.4 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
A+Overall grade150 students4 students per teacher
#3 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pittsburgh, PA
The Glen Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
4.7 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
A+Overall grade104 students5 students per teacher
#4 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pittsburgh, PA
New Outlook Academy
Alternative school · Grades 7–12
4.8 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
A+Overall gradeAll girls53 students5 students per teacher
#5 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pittsburgh, PA
Waldorf School of Pittsburgh
Independent school · Grades 1–8
5.1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
A+Overall grade121 students5 students per teacher
#6 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pittsburgh, PA
Shady Side Academy Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
5.2 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
A+Overall grade152 students5 students per teacher
#7 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pittsburgh, PA
Jubilee Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
5.2 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
AOverall grade42 students5 students per teacher
#8 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pittsburgh, PA
Ellis School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
5.5 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
A+Overall gradeAll girls367 students6 students per teacher
#9 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pittsburgh, PA
Hillel Academy-Boys H.S.
Jewish day school · Grades K–12
5.6 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
BOverall grade293 students6 students per teacher
#10 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pittsburgh, PA
Community Day School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.8 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
B+Overall grade240 students6 students per teacher
#11 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pittsburgh, PA
Mount Lebanon Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
6.1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
A-Overall grade46 students6 students per teacher
#12 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pittsburgh, PA
Yeshiva Girls School
Jewish day school · Grades K–12
6.5 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
BOverall gradeAll girls156 students7 students per teacher
#13 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pittsburgh, PA
Falk Laboratory School
Independent school · Grades K–8
6.8 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
A+Overall grade432 students7 students per teacher
#14 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pittsburgh, PA
Imani Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
6.8 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
BOverall grade149 students7 students per teacher
#15 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pittsburgh, PA
Hillel Academy Pittsburgh
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–12
7 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
B-Overall grade356 students7 students per teacher
#16 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pittsburgh, PA
Yeshiva Boys School
Jewish day school · Grades K–11
7 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
BOverall gradeAll boys146 students7 students per teacher
#17 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pittsburgh, PA
St. Edmund's Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
7.4 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
A+Overall grade270 students7 students per teacher
#18 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pittsburgh, PA
City of Bridges High School
Religious school · Grades 9–12
7.7 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
BOverall grade60 students8 students per teacher
#19 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pittsburgh, PA
Shady Side Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
7.9 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
A-Overall grade1,118 students8 students per teacher
#20 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pittsburgh, PA
Oakland Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
10.4 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
A+Overall gradeAll girls400 students10 students per teacher
#21 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pittsburgh, PA
Bishop Canevin High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
10.4 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
A+Overall grade204 students10 students per teacher
#22 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh Urban Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
10.5 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
A-Overall grade111 students11 students per teacher
#23 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pittsburgh, PA
Grace Non-Traditional Christian Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
10.7 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
B-Overall grade234 students11 students per teacher
#24 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pittsburgh, PA
Eden Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
11.1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
BOverall grade643 students11 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.