#1 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Alabama
Islamic Academy of Huntsville
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–6
3.5 students per teacher
Huntsville, AL
44 students4 students per teacher
2026 lists
Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Alabama
Private schools in Alabama with the fewest students per teacher (not counting preschools and special education schools). Top 50 of 182 schools.
#2 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Alabama
The Montessori School of Huntsville
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
3.7 students per teacher
Huntsville, AL
AOverall grade85 students4 students per teacher
#3 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Alabama
Resurrection Catholic School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
3.9 students per teacher
Montgomery, AL
AOverall grade55 students4 students per teacher
#4 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Alabama
New Hope Christian Elementary School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–8
3.9 students per teacher
Birmingham, AL
AOverall grade45 students4 students per teacher
#5 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Alabama
Creative Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
4.3 students per teacher
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade133 students4 students per teacher
#6 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Alabama
St. Pauls Lutheran School
Lutheran (Missouri Synod) school · Grades Pre-K–6
4.6 students per teacher
Cullman, AL
A+Overall grade49 students5 students per teacher
#7 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Alabama
NE Miles Jewish Day School
Jewish day school · Grades K–7
4.7 students per teacher
Birmingham, AL
AOverall grade54 students5 students per teacher
#8 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Alabama
Union Chapel Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–7
4.8 students per teacher
Huntsville, AL
A-Overall grade57 students5 students per teacher
#9 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Alabama
Bethlehem Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–10
4.9 students per teacher
Hazel Green, AL
AOverall grade87 students5 students per teacher
#10 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Alabama
Hilltop Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.2 students per teacher
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade97 students5 students per teacher
#11 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Alabama
Atmore Christian School
Mennonite school · Grades K–12
5.2 students per teacher
Atmore, AL
A+Overall grade68 students5 students per teacher
#12 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Alabama
Red Mountain Community School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
5.2 students per teacher
Birmingham, AL
A-Overall grade68 students5 students per teacher
#13 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Alabama
Joseph S Bruno Montessori Academy
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.3 students per teacher
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade116 students5 students per teacher
#14 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Alabama
Glen Iris Baptist School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
5.7 students per teacher
Birmingham, AL
A+Overall grade93 students6 students per teacher
#15 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Alabama
North Mobile Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–7
5.8 students per teacher
Saraland, AL
A+Overall grade140 students6 students per teacher
#16 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Alabama
Iqra Math and Science Academy
Islamic school · Grades K–12
5.8 students per teacher
Anniston, AL
AOverall grade87 students6 students per teacher
#17 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Alabama
Little Flower Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.8 students per teacher
Mobile, AL
A+Overall grade80 students6 students per teacher
#18 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Alabama
St. Mary Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.9 students per teacher
Mobile, AL
A+Overall grade353 students6 students per teacher
#19 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Alabama
Julius R Scruggs Child Development Center/Acad
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–4
5.9 students per teacher
Huntsville, AL
AOverall grade47 students6 students per teacher
#20 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Alabama
Westgate Christian School
Church of Christ school · Grades Pre-K–5
6 students per teacher
Dothan, AL
AOverall grade42 students6 students per teacher
#21 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Alabama
Tuscaloosa Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
6.1 students per teacher
Tuscaloosa, AL
A+Overall grade412 students6 students per teacher
#22 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Alabama
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades K–8
6.2 students per teacher
Montgomery, AL
A-Overall grade40 students6 students per teacher
#23 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Alabama
Ascension Leadership Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
6.3 students per teacher
Talladega, AL
AOverall grade44 students6 students per teacher
#24 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Alabama
Jefferson Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
6.6 students per teacher
Irondale, AL
A+Overall grade158 students7 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.