#1 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Maricopa County, AZ
Brightmont Academy
Independent school · Grades 1–12
2.2 students per teacher
Scottsdale, AZ
AOverall grade82 students2 students per teacher
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Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Maricopa County, AZ
Private schools in Maricopa County, AZ with the fewest students per teacher (not counting preschools and special education schools). Top 50 of 108 schools.
#2 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Maricopa County, AZ
Yeshiva High School of Arizona
Jewish day school · Grades 9–12
3.4 students per teacher
Phoenix, AZ
AOverall gradeAll boys46 students3 students per teacher
#3 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Maricopa County, AZ
Montessori International SCHL - Brown Road Campus
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
4.4 students per teacher
Mesa, AZ
A-Overall grade44 students4 students per teacher
#4 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Maricopa County, AZ
Phoenix Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
4.8 students per teacher
Paradise Valley, AZ
A+Overall grade730 students5 students per teacher
#5 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Maricopa County, AZ
Desert Garden Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–12
5.4 students per teacher
Phoenix, AZ
A+Overall grade165 students5 students per teacher
#6 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Maricopa County, AZ
Cheder Lubavitch Arizona
Jewish day school · Grades 1–8
5.4 students per teacher
Phoenix, AZ
B+Overall grade116 students5 students per teacher
#7 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Maricopa County, AZ
Brightmont Academy - Chandler
Independent school · Grades 2–12
5.8 students per teacher
Chandler, AZ
B+Overall grade131 students6 students per teacher
#8 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Maricopa County, AZ
Christ Church School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–3
6.1 students per teacher
Paradise Valley, AZ
A+Overall grade46 students6 students per teacher
#9 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Maricopa County, AZ
Carefree Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
6.8 students per teacher
Cave Creek, AZ
A-Overall grade71 students7 students per teacher
#10 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Maricopa County, AZ
Phoenix Hebrew Academy
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
6.9 students per teacher
Phoenix, AZ
BOverall grade123 students7 students per teacher
#11 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Maricopa County, AZ
Creo Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–10
7 students per teacher
Gilbert, AZ
A+Overall grade203 students7 students per teacher
#12 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Maricopa County, AZ
Great Hearts Christos
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–5
7.3 students per teacher
Gilbert, AZ
AOverall grade102 students7 students per teacher
#13 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Maricopa County, AZ
Pardes Jewish Day School
Jewish day school · Grades K–8
7.5 students per teacher
Scottsdale, AZ
BOverall grade293 students8 students per teacher
#14 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Maricopa County, AZ
Our Lady of Sorrow Academy
Parish school · Grades K–12
7.5 students per teacher
Phoenix, AZ
A+Overall grade153 students8 students per teacher
#15 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Maricopa County, AZ
New Vistas Center for Education
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
7.6 students per teacher
Chandler, AZ
A+Overall grade327 students8 students per teacher
#16 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Maricopa County, AZ
Bayer Private School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
7.7 students per teacher
Glendale, AZ
AOverall grade95 students8 students per teacher
#17 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Maricopa County, AZ
Pilgrim Lutheran School
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
7.7 students per teacher
Mesa, AZ
AOverall grade46 students8 students per teacher
#18 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Maricopa County, AZ
Great Hearts Christos-Gilbert
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–5
8 students per teacher
Gilbert, AZ
A-Overall grade53 students8 students per teacher
#19 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Maricopa County, AZ
Vision Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades K–12
8.1 students per teacher
Glendale, AZ
AOverall grade52 students8 students per teacher
#20 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Maricopa County, AZ
Noor Academy of Arizona
Islamic school · Grades K–8
8.2 students per teacher
Tempe, AZ
A-Overall grade98 students8 students per teacher
#21 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Maricopa County, AZ
Valiant College Preparatory
Independent school · Grades 6–12
8.3 students per teacher
Phoenix, AZ
B+Overall grade50 students8 students per teacher
#22 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Maricopa County, AZ
Arizona Cultural Academy & College Prep
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
8.4 students per teacher
Phoenix, AZ
A+Overall grade394 students8 students per teacher
#23 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Maricopa County, AZ
St. Teresa Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
8.7 students per teacher
Phoenix, AZ
A+Overall grade293 students9 students per teacher
#24 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Maricopa County, AZ
Dobson-Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–12
8.7 students per teacher
Mesa, AZ
B+Overall grade96 students9 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.