#1 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pierce County, WA
Gig Harbor Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
3.4 students per teacher
Gig Harbor, WA
A+Overall grade77 students3 students per teacher
2026 lists
Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pierce County, WA
Private schools in Pierce County, WA with the fewest students per teacher (not counting preschools and special education schools). Top 31 of 31 schools.
#2 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pierce County, WA
Cornerstone Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
5.9 students per teacher
Sumner, WA
A-Overall grade41 students6 students per teacher
#3 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pierce County, WA
Harbor Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
8.1 students per teacher
Gig Harbor, WA
B+Overall grade65 students8 students per teacher
#4 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pierce County, WA
St. Nicholas Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
8.4 students per teacher
Gig Harbor, WA
A+Overall grade107 students8 students per teacher
#5 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pierce County, WA
Charles Wright Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
8.5 students per teacher
Tacoma, WA
A+Overall grade487 students9 students per teacher
#6 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pierce County, WA
Berean Classical Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–9
9.3 students per teacher
Edgewood, WA
A-Overall grade52 students9 students per teacher
#7 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pierce County, WA
Sound Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
9.7 students per teacher
Tacoma, WA
A+Overall grade297 students10 students per teacher
#8 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pierce County, WA
The Cor Deo School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
9.7 students per teacher
Tacoma, WA
B+Overall grade124 students10 students per teacher
#9 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pierce County, WA
Annie Wright Schools
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–12
9.8 students per teacher
Tacoma, WA
A+Overall grade748 students10 students per teacher
#10 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pierce County, WA
Evergreen Lutheran High School
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades 9–12
11 students per teacher
Tacoma, WA
AOverall grade97 students11 students per teacher
#11 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pierce County, WA
Lakewood Lutheran School
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
11.1 students per teacher
Lakewood, WA
A-Overall grade49 students11 students per teacher
#12 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pierce County, WA
Tacoma Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–10
11.5 students per teacher
Tacoma, WA
BOverall grade321 students12 students per teacher
#13 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pierce County, WA
Bellarmine Preparatory School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
11.8 students per teacher
Tacoma, WA
A+Overall grade889 students12 students per teacher
#14 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pierce County, WA
Concordia Christian Academy
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades K–12
12.6 students per teacher
Tacoma, WA
A+Overall grade225 students13 students per teacher
#15 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pierce County, WA
Parkland Lutheran Church & School
Lutheran (Wisconsin Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–8
12.6 students per teacher
Tacoma, WA
AOverall grade106 students13 students per teacher
#16 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pierce County, WA
Northwest Christian School
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–8
13.1 students per teacher
Puyallup, WA
A-Overall grade204 students13 students per teacher
#17 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pierce County, WA
Cascade Christian -Junior High/High School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 7–12
13.5 students per teacher
Puyallup, WA
B+Overall grade622 students14 students per teacher
#18 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pierce County, WA
Life Christian Academy
Assembly of God school · Grades Pre-K–12
13.6 students per teacher
Tacoma, WA
B+Overall grade663 students14 students per teacher
#19 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pierce County, WA
Bethel Baptist Christian School
Baptist school · Grades K–12
13.7 students per teacher
Spanaway, WA
B-Overall grade148 students14 students per teacher
#20 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pierce County, WA
Lighthouse Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
14 students per teacher
Gig Harbor, WA
A-Overall grade508 students14 students per teacher
#21 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pierce County, WA
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
14.2 students per teacher
Tacoma, WA
BOverall grade454 students14 students per teacher
#22 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pierce County, WA
Salvation Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–10
15.3 students per teacher
Edgewood, WA
B-Overall grade250 students15 students per teacher
#23 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pierce County, WA
Heritage Christian School
Presbyterian school · Grades Pre-K–8
15.3 students per teacher
University Place, WA
B+Overall grade188 students15 students per teacher
#24 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pierce County, WA
St. Frances Cabrini School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
16.1 students per teacher
Lakewood, WA
B+Overall grade169 students16 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.