#1 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Iowa
Harvest Baptist School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–12
5.1 students per teacher
Fort Dodge, IA
A+Overall grade66 students5 students per teacher
2026 lists
Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Iowa
Private schools in Iowa with the fewest students per teacher (not counting preschools and special education schools). Top 50 of 150 schools.
#2 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Iowa
St. Patrick Elementary School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.1 students per teacher
Sheldon, IA
A+Overall grade46 students5 students per teacher
#3 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Iowa
Sully Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
5.2 students per teacher
Sully, IA
AOverall grade43 students5 students per teacher
#4 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Iowa
Seton Catholic Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
5.5 students per teacher
Ottumwa, IA
A+Overall grade49 students6 students per teacher
#5 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Iowa
Maharishi School
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–12
5.6 students per teacher
Fairfield, IA
A+Overall grade125 students6 students per teacher
#6 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Iowa
Rivermont Collegiate
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
6.1 students per teacher
Bettendorf, IA
A+Overall grade145 students6 students per teacher
#7 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Iowa
St. Joseph Community School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
6.7 students per teacher
New Hampton, IA
A+Overall grade74 students7 students per teacher
#8 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Iowa
Singing Cedars School
Independent school · Grades K–3
6.9 students per teacher
Fairfield, IA
B+Overall grade41 students7 students per teacher
#9 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Iowa
Holy Trinity Catholic Schools
Diocesan school · Grades 7–12
7 students per teacher
Fort Madison, IA
A-Overall grade112 students7 students per teacher
#10 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Iowa
St. Athanasius School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
7.1 students per teacher
Jesup, IA
AOverall grade75 students7 students per teacher
#11 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Iowa
St. Mary's School
Diocesan school · Grades 6–12
7.2 students per teacher
Storm Lake, IA
A+Overall grade103 students7 students per teacher
#12 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Iowa
St. James School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
7.2 students per teacher
Washington, IA
A+Overall grade85 students7 students per teacher
#13 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Iowa
Cedar Valley Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–1
7.3 students per teacher
Cedar Rapids, IA
B+Overall grade51 students7 students per teacher
#14 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Iowa
Hillcrest Academy
Mennonite school · Grades 6–12
7.4 students per teacher
Kalona, IA
AOverall grade105 students7 students per teacher
#15 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Iowa
Airazi Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–5
7.4 students per teacher
West Des Moines, IA
AOverall grade58 students7 students per teacher
#16 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Iowa
Sacred Heart School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
7.5 students per teacher
Boone, IA
A+Overall grade78 students8 students per teacher
#17 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Iowa
Sacred Heart School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–4
7.5 students per teacher
Monticello, IA
AOverall grade40 students8 students per teacher
#18 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Iowa
Keokuk Catholic Schools
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
7.6 students per teacher
Keokuk, IA
AOverall grade57 students8 students per teacher
#19 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Iowa
St. Thomas Aquinas School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6
7.7 students per teacher
Webster City, IA
AOverall grade79 students8 students per teacher
#20 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Iowa
Willowwind School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
7.7 students per teacher
Iowa City, IA
A-Overall grade57 students8 students per teacher
#21 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Iowa
Souixland Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
7.8 students per teacher
Sioux City, IA
B+Overall grade449 students8 students per teacher
#22 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Iowa
Pathway Christian School
Mennonite school · Grades Pre-K–12
8 students per teacher
Kalona, IA
A-Overall grade80 students8 students per teacher
#23 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Iowa
Burlington Notre Dame
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–12
8.1 students per teacher
Burlington, IA
A+Overall grade395 students8 students per teacher
#24 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Iowa
Shelby County Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–5
8.1 students per teacher
Harlan, IA
AOverall grade81 students8 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.