#1 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Fairfax, VA
Gesher Jewish Day School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.3 students per teacher
Fairfax, VA
AOverall grade140 students5 students per teacher
2026 lists
Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Fairfax, VA
Private schools in Fairfax, VA with the fewest students per teacher (not counting preschools and special education schools). Top 7 of 7 schools.
#2 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Fairfax, VA
St. Anthony Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.8 students per teacher
Fairfax, VA
A+Overall grade46 students6 students per teacher
#3 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Fairfax, VA
The New School of Northern Virginia
Independent school · Grades 7–12
5.9 students per teacher
Fairfax, VA
A+Overall grade116 students6 students per teacher
#4 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Fairfax, VA
Palm Tree School
Islamic school · Grades K–12
7.2 students per teacher
Fairfax, VA
B+Overall grade108 students7 students per teacher
#5 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Fairfax, VA
Merritt Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
7.5 students per teacher
Fairfax, VA
AOverall grade149 students8 students per teacher
#6 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Fairfax, VA
Trinity Christian School of Fairfax
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
10.7 students per teacher
Fairfax, VA
A+Overall grade757 students11 students per teacher
#7 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Fairfax, VA
St. Leo the Great Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
13.1 students per teacher
Fairfax, VA
AOverall grade352 students13 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.