#25 Largest Private Schools in the U.S.
Ignite Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
2,257 students
Rock Rapids, IA
B-Overall grade2,257 students
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Largest Private Schools in the U.S.
The private schools in the U.S. with the most students. Top 50 of 18,547 schools.
#26 Largest Private Schools in the U.S.
Sioux Falls Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12
2,231 students
Sioux Falls, SD
B-Overall grade2,231 students22 students per teacher
#27 Largest Private Schools in the U.S.
Iolani School
Episcopal school · Grades K–12
2,203 students
Honolulu, HI
A+Overall grade2,203 students10 students per teacher
#28 Largest Private Schools in the U.S.
Darchei Torah
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–12
2,165 students
Far Rockaway, NY
B+Overall gradeAll boys2,165 students7 students per teacher
#29 Largest Private Schools in the U.S.
Forsyth Country Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
2,150 students
Lewisville, NC
BOverall grade2,150 students24 students per teacher
#30 Largest Private Schools in the U.S.
Faith Lutheran Middle School & High School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades 6–12
2,142 students
Las Vegas, NV
B+Overall grade2,142 students16 students per teacher
#31 Largest Private Schools in the U.S.
Gulliver Preparatory School INC
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
2,139 students
Pinecrest, FL
A+Overall grade2,139 students8 students per teacher
#32 Largest Private Schools in the U.S.
Yeshiva Ahavath Isreal Bnos Visnitzs
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–12
2,123 students
Monsey, NY
B-Overall gradeAll boys2,123 students20 students per teacher
#33 Largest Private Schools in the U.S.
Tova Bais
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
2,122 students
Lakewood, NJ
B-Overall gradeAll girls2,122 students34 students per teacher
#34 Largest Private Schools in the U.S.
Cornerstone Christian Schools
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
2,098 students
San Antonio, TX
AOverall grade2,098 students14 students per teacher
#35 Largest Private Schools in the U.S.
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
2,094 students
Fort Lauderdale, FL
AOverall grade2,094 students18 students per teacher
#36 Largest Private Schools in the U.S.
Yeshiva Darchei Torah
Jewish day school · Grades K–12
2,092 students
Far Rockaway, NY
BOverall gradeAll boys2,092 students5 students per teacher
#37 Largest Private Schools in the U.S.
North Broward Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
2,017 students
Coconut Creek, FL
B-Overall grade2,017 students11 students per teacher
#38 Largest Private Schools in the U.S.
Red Comet
Alternative school · Grades K–12
2,014 students
Frisco, TX
BOverall grade2,014 students
#39 Largest Private Schools in the U.S.
Lake Highland Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
2,008 students
Orlando, FL
B+Overall grade2,008 students13 students per teacher
#40 Largest Private Schools in the U.S.
Bais Rochel School
Jewish day school · Grades K–12
2,005 students
Brooklyn, NY
B-Overall gradeAll girls2,005 students13 students per teacher
#41 Largest Private Schools in the U.S.
United Talmudical Academy of Boro Park
Jewish day school · Grades K–12
2,005 students
Brooklyn, NY
B-Overall gradeAll girls2,005 students11 students per teacher
#42 Largest Private Schools in the U.S.
Green Bay Area Catholic Edu. INC Grace
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–11
2,001 students
Green Bay, WI
B+Overall grade2,001 students12 students per teacher
#43 Largest Private Schools in the U.S.
Green Bay Area Catholic Education
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–11
2,001 students
Green Bay, WI
B+Overall grade2,001 students12 students per teacher
#44 Largest Private Schools in the U.S.
Green Bay Area Catholic Education
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–11
2,001 students
Green Bay, WI
B+Overall grade2,001 students12 students per teacher
#45 Largest Private Schools in the U.S.
Beth Rivhak School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–12
1,996 students
Brooklyn, NY
B-Overall gradeAll girls1,996 students12 students per teacher
#46 Largest Private Schools in the U.S.
Harker
Independent school · Grades K–12
1,983 students
San Jose, CA
BOverall grade1,983 students10 students per teacher
#47 Largest Private Schools in the U.S.
Yeshivah of Flatbush
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–12
1,980 students
Brooklyn, NY
B+Overall grade1,980 students8 students per teacher
#48 Largest Private Schools in the U.S.
Bnos Zion of Bobov
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–12
1,966 students
Brooklyn, NY
B-Overall gradeAll girls1,966 students13 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.