#1 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia County, PA
The Crefeld School
Independent school · Grades 7–12
4.4 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
A+Overall grade88 students4 students per teacher
2026 lists
Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia County, PA
Private schools in Philadelphia County, PA with the fewest students per teacher (not counting preschools and special education schools). Top 50 of 91 schools.
#2 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia County, PA
Girard College
Independent school · Grades 1–8
4.7 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
A+Overall grade183 students5 students per teacher
#3 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia County, PA
The Islamic Education School -Ties
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.5 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
AOverall grade79 students6 students per teacher
#4 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia County, PA
Smart Center Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–4
5.8 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
B+Overall grade75 students6 students per teacher
#5 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia County, PA
New Medina Learning Institute
Islamic school · Grades K–12
5.9 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
B+Overall grade53 students6 students per teacher
#6 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia County, PA
Hope Partnership for Education
Independent school · Grades 5–8
6.2 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
AOverall grade50 students6 students per teacher
#7 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia County, PA
The Waldorf School of Philadelphia
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
6.4 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
A+Overall grade173 students6 students per teacher
#8 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia County, PA
St. Peters School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
6.4 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
A+Overall grade121 students6 students per teacher
#9 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia County, PA
Oak Lane Schools
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
6.6 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
A-Overall grade71 students7 students per teacher
#10 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia County, PA
Bethel Baptist Academy
Baptist school · Grades K–12
6.7 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
A+Overall grade64 students7 students per teacher
#11 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia County, PA
Beulah Baptist Christian Day School
Baptist school · Grades K–8
6.9 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
A-Overall grade55 students7 students per teacher
#12 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia County, PA
Beulah Baptist Christian Day School
Baptist school · Grades K–8
6.9 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
B+Overall grade48 students7 students per teacher
#13 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia County, PA
Northeast Central Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–5
7.1 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
AOverall grade57 students7 students per teacher
#14 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia County, PA
The Philadelphia School
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–8
7.4 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
AOverall grade371 students7 students per teacher
#15 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia County, PA
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
7.5 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
A+Overall grade1,058 students8 students per teacher
#16 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia County, PA
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy-Upper
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
7.5 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
B+Overall grade1,058 students8 students per teacher
#17 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia County, PA
Hope Church School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
7.8 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
AOverall grade123 students8 students per teacher
#18 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia County, PA
Nazareth Academy High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
7.9 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
A+Overall gradeAll girls305 students8 students per teacher
#19 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia County, PA
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
8.1 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
A+Overall grade273 students8 students per teacher
#20 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia County, PA
Norwood-Fontbonne Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
8.1 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
A+Overall grade273 students8 students per teacher
#21 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia County, PA
Logan Hope School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
8.3 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
AOverall grade84 students8 students per teacher
#22 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia County, PA
CB Community Schools
Alternative school · Grades 9–12
8.3 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
BOverall grade50 students8 students per teacher
#23 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia County, PA
Community Partnership School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
8.4 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
BOverall grade102 students8 students per teacher
#24 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Philadelphia County, PA
St. Francis Xavier School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
8.6 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
A+Overall grade133 students9 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.