#49 Largest Private Schools in the U.S.
Milton Hershey School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
1,951 students
Hershey, PA
B+Overall grade1,951 students8 students per teacher
2026 lists
Largest Private Schools in the U.S.
The private schools in the U.S. with the most students. Top 50 of 18,547 schools.
#50 Largest Private Schools in the U.S.
Loyola Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
1,947 students
Wilmette, IL
A+Overall grade1,947 students11 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.