#1 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Montgomery County, MD
Pax Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
1.5 students per teacher
Silver Spring, MD
A+Overall grade88 students2 students per teacher
2026 lists
Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Montgomery County, MD
Private schools in Montgomery County, MD with the fewest students per teacher (not counting preschools and special education schools). Top 50 of 73 schools.
#2 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Montgomery County, MD
Washington Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
3.4 students per teacher
Bethesda, MD
A+Overall grade249 students3 students per teacher
#3 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Montgomery County, MD
Oneness Family School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–12
3.4 students per teacher
Chevy Chase, MD
A+Overall grade91 students3 students per teacher
#4 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Montgomery County, MD
Concord Hill School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–3
4 students per teacher
Chevy Chase, MD
A+Overall grade68 students4 students per teacher
#5 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Montgomery County, MD
Green Acres School
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–8
4.3 students per teacher
Rockville, MD
A+Overall grade140 students4 students per teacher
#6 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Montgomery County, MD
Barrie School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–12
4.4 students per teacher
Silver Spring, MD
A+Overall grade252 students4 students per teacher
#7 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Montgomery County, MD
Feynman School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
4.6 students per teacher
Potomac, MD
AOverall grade44 students5 students per teacher
#8 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Montgomery County, MD
Washington Episcopal School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.6 students per teacher
Bethesda, MD
A+Overall grade285 students6 students per teacher
#9 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Montgomery County, MD
Charles E Smith Jewish Day School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–12
5.9 students per teacher
Rockville, MD
A-Overall grade829 students6 students per teacher
#10 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Montgomery County, MD
Holy Redeemer School Kensington
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.9 students per teacher
Kensington, MD
AOverall grade290 students6 students per teacher
#11 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Montgomery County, MD
The Nora School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
5.9 students per teacher
Silver Spring, MD
BOverall grade76 students6 students per teacher
#12 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Montgomery County, MD
MC Lean School of Maryland
Independent school · Grades K–12
6 students per teacher
Potomac, MD
A+Overall grade469 students6 students per teacher
#13 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Montgomery County, MD
Norwood School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
6.2 students per teacher
Bethesda, MD
A+Overall grade428 students6 students per teacher
#14 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Montgomery County, MD
Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
6.2 students per teacher
Kensington, MD
A+Overall grade318 students6 students per teacher
#15 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Montgomery County, MD
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
6.3 students per teacher
Bethesda, MD
A+Overall gradeAll girls738 students6 students per teacher
#16 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Montgomery County, MD
Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–12
6.4 students per teacher
Rockville, MD
AOverall grade615 students6 students per teacher
#17 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Montgomery County, MD
Seneca Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
6.4 students per teacher
Darnestown, MD
A+Overall grade58 students6 students per teacher
#18 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Montgomery County, MD
Muslim Community School/Alim Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–11
6.5 students per teacher
Potomac, MD
AOverall grade129 students7 students per teacher
#19 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Montgomery County, MD
Yeshiva of Greater Washington Girls Division
Jewish day school · Grades 7–12
6.8 students per teacher
Silver Spring, MD
AOverall gradeAll girls183 students7 students per teacher
#20 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Montgomery County, MD
St. John the Evangelist School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
6.8 students per teacher
Silver Spring, MD
A+Overall grade178 students7 students per teacher
#21 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Montgomery County, MD
Christ Episcopal School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–8
6.8 students per teacher
Rockville, MD
A+Overall grade88 students7 students per teacher
#22 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Montgomery County, MD
Grace Episcopal Day School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–5
7 students per teacher
Kensington, MD
A+Overall grade84 students7 students per teacher
#23 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Montgomery County, MD
Connelly School of the Holy Child
Religious school · Grades 6–12
7.1 students per teacher
Potomac, MD
A+Overall gradeAll girls350 students7 students per teacher
#24 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Montgomery County, MD
Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
7.1 students per teacher
Dickerson, MD
A-Overall grade110 students7 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.