#1 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Polk County, IA
Airazi Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–5
7.4 students per teacher
West Des Moines, IA
AOverall grade58 students7 students per teacher
2026 lists
Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Polk County, IA
Private schools in Polk County, IA with the fewest students per teacher (not counting preschools and special education schools). Top 15 of 15 schools.
#2 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Polk County, IA
Joshua Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
8.3 students per teacher
Des Moines, IA
A+Overall grade199 students8 students per teacher
#3 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Polk County, IA
J. W. Reed Christian Academy
Religious school · Grades K–12
8.9 students per teacher
Des Moines, IA
B+Overall grade74 students9 students per teacher
#4 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Polk County, IA
Bergman Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
10.8 students per teacher
Des Moines, IA
B-Overall grade281 students11 students per teacher
#5 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Polk County, IA
Holy Trinity
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
12.6 students per teacher
Des Moines, IA
B+Overall grade358 students13 students per teacher
#6 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Polk County, IA
St. Joseph Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
13 students per teacher
Des Moines, IA
AOverall grade201 students13 students per teacher
#7 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Polk County, IA
St. Theresa Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
13.3 students per teacher
Des Moines, IA
B+Overall grade221 students13 students per teacher
#8 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Polk County, IA
Mt. Olive Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
13.5 students per teacher
Des Moines, IA
B+Overall grade191 students14 students per teacher
#9 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Polk County, IA
St. Anthony Elementary School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
13.9 students per teacher
Des Moines, IA
B+Overall grade345 students14 students per teacher
#10 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Polk County, IA
Dowling Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
14.6 students per teacher
West Des Moines, IA
A-Overall grade1,354 students15 students per teacher
#11 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Polk County, IA
Ankeny Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
14.7 students per teacher
Ankeny, IA
B-Overall grade510 students15 students per teacher
#12 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Polk County, IA
Des Moines Adventist School
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades Pre-K–8
15 students per teacher
Des Moines, IA
B+Overall grade45 students15 students per teacher
#13 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Polk County, IA
Sacred Heart School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
15.7 students per teacher
West Des Moines, IA
BOverall grade497 students16 students per teacher
#14 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Polk County, IA
St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
16.9 students per teacher
Ankeny, IA
B-Overall grade336 students17 students per teacher
#15 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Polk County, IA
Grand View Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–5
19.2 students per teacher
Des Moines, IA
B-Overall grade458 students19 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.