#25 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Child Unique Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–3
3 students per teacher
Alameda, CA
A-Overall grade42 students3 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.
#26 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Marin Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
3.1 students per teacher
San Rafael, CA
A+Overall grade145 students3 students per teacher
#27 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Campbell Hall School
Episcopal school · Grades K–6
3.2 students per teacher
Studio City, CA
AOverall grade352 students3 students per teacher
#28 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Fusion Academy-Huntington Beach
Independent school · Grades 6–12
3.2 students per teacher
Huntington Beach, CA
AOverall grade85 students3 students per teacher
#29 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
One World Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
3.3 students per teacher
San Jose, CA
A+Overall grade56 students3 students per teacher
#30 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Scripps Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–5
3.4 students per teacher
San Diego, CA
AOverall grade41 students3 students per teacher
#31 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Los Angeles Cheder / Bais Tzivia
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–10
3.5 students per teacher
Los Angeles, CA
A+Overall grade188 students4 students per teacher
#32 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Mission Bay Montessori Academy
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
3.5 students per teacher
San Diego, CA
A-Overall grade129 students4 students per teacher
#33 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Fusion Academy Miracle Mile
Alternative school · Grades 6–12
3.5 students per teacher
Los Angeles, CA
A-Overall grade66 students4 students per teacher
#34 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
The Concordia School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
3.5 students per teacher
Concord, CA
A+Overall grade50 students4 students per teacher
#35 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Bridges Academy
Independent school · Grades 4–12
3.6 students per teacher
Studio City, CA
A+Overall grade159 students4 students per teacher
#36 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Fusion Academy Cupertino
Independent school · Grades 6–12
3.6 students per teacher
Cupertino, CA
AOverall grade58 students4 students per teacher
#37 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Bais Menachem Yeshiva Day School
Jewish day school · Grades K–8
3.6 students per teacher
San Francisco, CA
AOverall grade57 students4 students per teacher
#38 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School
Jewish day school · Grades K–8
3.7 students per teacher
Northridge, CA
A+Overall grade339 students4 students per teacher
#39 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
San Francisco Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
3.7 students per teacher
San Francisco, CA
A+Overall grade334 students4 students per teacher
#40 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Peninsula Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–5
3.7 students per teacher
Redondo Beach, CA
A+Overall grade117 students4 students per teacher
#41 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
The University of America High School
Baptist school · Grades 9–12
3.7 students per teacher
Temecula, CA
A+Overall grade100 students4 students per teacher
#42 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Sunland Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
3.7 students per teacher
Sylmar, CA
AOverall grade70 students4 students per teacher
#43 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Westside Waldorf School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–4
3.7 students per teacher
Pacific Palisades, CA
AOverall grade42 students4 students per teacher
#44 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Apple Valley Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
3.8 students per teacher
Apple Valley, CA
A+Overall grade113 students4 students per teacher
#45 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Fusion Academy Newport Beach
Independent school · Grades 6–12
3.8 students per teacher
Irvine, CA
AOverall grade50 students4 students per teacher
#46 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Casa Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–3
3.8 students per teacher
Northridge, CA
AOverall grade46 students4 students per teacher
#47 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
California Intl School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
3.8 students per teacher
Rocklin, CA
AOverall grade46 students4 students per teacher
#48 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in California
Phase3 Lab School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–9
3.8 students per teacher
Redlands, CA
AOverall grade42 students4 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.