#1 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
South Bay Faith Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
0.4 students per teacher
Redondo Beach, CA
A-Overall grade48 students0 students per teacher
2026 lists
Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Private schools in California with the fewest students per teacher (not counting preschools and special education schools). Top 50 of 1,469 schools.
#2 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Allegiant Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
1.1 students per teacher
Riverside, CA
A+Overall grade71 students1 students per teacher
#3 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Aegean Academy
Alternative school · Grades 1–12
1.5 students per teacher
Redondo Beach, CA
B+Overall grade183 students2 students per teacher
#4 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
North County Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 1–12
1.6 students per teacher
Bonsall, CA
A+Overall grade129 students2 students per teacher
#5 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Sierra View Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 1–12
1.6 students per teacher
Clovis, CA
AOverall grade68 students2 students per teacher
#6 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Primanti Montessori Academy
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
1.6 students per teacher
Whittier, CA
A+Overall grade61 students2 students per teacher
#7 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Fusion Academy SLB: Solana Beach
Alternative school · Grades 6–12
1.8 students per teacher
Solana Beach, CA
A-Overall grade52 students2 students per teacher
#8 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
The Renaissance School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
1.8 students per teacher
Oakland, CA
AOverall grade49 students2 students per teacher
#9 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Evergreen Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 1–12
1.9 students per teacher
Anaheim, CA
AOverall grade49 students2 students per teacher
#10 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Fusion Academy MV: Mission Viejo
Alternative school · Grades 7–12
1.9 students per teacher
Mission Viejo, CA
AOverall grade43 students2 students per teacher
#11 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Hacienda Child Development Center, Pleasanton
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–5
1.9 students per teacher
Pleasanton, CA
AOverall grade43 students2 students per teacher
#12 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Sierra View Christian
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
2 students per teacher
Ripon, CA
A-Overall grade73 students2 students per teacher
#13 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Oak Knoll Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
2 students per teacher
Altadena, CA
AOverall grade51 students2 students per teacher
#14 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
American Intl Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
2.1 students per teacher
Berkeley, CA
AOverall grade60 students2 students per teacher
#15 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Legend College Preparatory
Independent school · Grades 9–12
2.3 students per teacher
Cupertino, CA
A+Overall grade96 students2 students per teacher
#16 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Fusion Academy Warner Center
Alternative school · Grades 6–12
2.4 students per teacher
Woodland Hills, CA
AOverall grade76 students2 students per teacher
#17 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
San Francisco High School of the Arts
Independent school · Grades 5–12
2.5 students per teacher
San Francisco, CA
A+Overall grade48 students3 students per teacher
#18 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Fusion Academy--Walnut Creek
Independent school · Grades 7–12
2.5 students per teacher
Walnut Creek, CA
AOverall grade40 students3 students per teacher
#19 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Fusion Academy - Los Angeles
Alternative school · Grades 6–12
2.6 students per teacher
Los Angeles, CA
AOverall grade74 students3 students per teacher
#20 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Stars Academy
Independent school · Grades K–10
2.7 students per teacher
West Hills, CA
AOverall grade40 students3 students per teacher
#21 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Sunrise Montessori of Napa Valley
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–5
2.8 students per teacher
Napa, CA
AOverall grade42 students3 students per teacher
#22 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Ohr Eliyahu Academy
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
2.9 students per teacher
Los Angeles, CA
A+Overall grade317 students3 students per teacher
#23 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Terra Marin School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
2.9 students per teacher
Mill Valley, CA
A+Overall grade60 students3 students per teacher
#24 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Fusion Academy Los Gatos
Independent school · Grades 6–12
3 students per teacher
Los Gatos, CA
A-Overall grade82 students3 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.