#1 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Essex County, MA
Harborlight Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
3.5 students per teacher
Beverly, MA
AOverall grade125 students4 students per teacher
2026 lists
Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Essex County, MA
Private schools in Essex County, MA 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 Essex County, MA
Epstein Hillel School
Jewish day school · Grades K–8
4.3 students per teacher
Marblehead, MA
AOverall grade108 students4 students per teacher
#3 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Essex County, MA
Tower School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
4.4 students per teacher
Marblehead, MA
A+Overall grade219 students4 students per teacher
#4 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Essex County, MA
Shore Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.3 students per teacher
Beverly, MA
A+Overall grade275 students5 students per teacher
#5 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Essex County, MA
Fellowship Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
5.5 students per teacher
Methuen, MA
A+Overall grade127 students6 students per teacher
#6 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Essex County, MA
Glen Urquhart School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.9 students per teacher
Beverly, MA
AOverall grade174 students6 students per teacher
#7 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Essex County, MA
Phillips Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
6 students per teacher
Andover, MA
A+Overall grade1,154 students6 students per teacher
#8 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Essex County, MA
Clark School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
6.2 students per teacher
Rowley, MA
B-Overall grade167 students6 students per teacher
#9 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Essex County, MA
Brooks School
Episcopal school · Grades 9–12
6.5 students per teacher
North Andover, MA
A+Overall grade363 students7 students per teacher
#10 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Essex County, MA
Andover School of Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
6.6 students per teacher
Andover, MA
B+Overall grade95 students7 students per teacher
#11 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Essex County, MA
Bradford Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
6.7 students per teacher
Bradford, MA
A+Overall grade186 students7 students per teacher
#12 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Essex County, MA
The Governors Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
6.8 students per teacher
Byfield, MA
AOverall grade413 students7 students per teacher
#13 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Essex County, MA
The Academy at Penguin Hall
Independent school · Grades 9–12
6.9 students per teacher
Wenham, MA
B+Overall gradeAll girls107 students7 students per teacher
#14 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Essex County, MA
Esperanza Academy
Episcopal school · Grades 5–8
7 students per teacher
Lawrence, MA
A-Overall gradeAll girls63 students7 students per teacher
#15 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Essex County, MA
North Shore Christian
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
7.1 students per teacher
Lynn, MA
A+Overall grade118 students7 students per teacher
#16 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Essex County, MA
Waring School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
7.3 students per teacher
Beverly, MA
B+Overall grade165 students7 students per teacher
#17 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Essex County, MA
Brookwood School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
7.7 students per teacher
Manchester, MA
BOverall grade262 students8 students per teacher
#18 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Essex County, MA
The Islamic Academy for Peace
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
7.8 students per teacher
Methuen, MA
A+Overall grade179 students8 students per teacher
#19 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Essex County, MA
School Year Abroad
Independent school · Grades 10–12
7.8 students per teacher
North Andover, MA
BOverall grade168 students8 students per teacher
#20 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Essex County, MA
Devereux School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
7.8 students per teacher
Marblehead, MA
B+Overall grade47 students8 students per teacher
#21 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Essex County, MA
Greater Grace Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
8.1 students per teacher
Saugus, MA
BOverall grade216 students8 students per teacher
#22 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Essex County, MA
Waldorf School at Moraine Farm
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
8.5 students per teacher
Beverly, MA
BOverall grade102 students9 students per teacher
#23 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Essex County, MA
Covenant Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
9.7 students per teacher
Peabody, MA
BOverall grade392 students10 students per teacher
#24 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Essex County, MA
St. Johns Preparatory School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–12
10.1 students per teacher
Danvers, MA
A-Overall gradeAll boys1,453 students10 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.