#25 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Missouri
Trinity Learning Center
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
5.5 students per teacher
Neosho, MO
AOverall grade41 students6 students per teacher
2026 lists
Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Missouri
Private schools in Missouri with the fewest students per teacher (not counting preschools and special education schools). Top 50 of 357 schools.
#26 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Missouri
St. Patrick School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.6 students per teacher
Kansas City, MO
A+Overall grade134 students6 students per teacher
#27 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Missouri
Tri-County Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
5.6 students per teacher
Macon, MO
A+Overall grade45 students6 students per teacher
#28 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Missouri
Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School
Jewish day school · Grades K–8
5.7 students per teacher
Saint Louis, MO
B+Overall grade149 students6 students per teacher
#29 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Missouri
St. Joseph Catholic Academy
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.7 students per teacher
Springfield, MO
A+Overall grade59 students6 students per teacher
#30 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Missouri
Kansas City Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
5.8 students per teacher
Kansas City, MO
A+Overall grade80 students6 students per teacher
#31 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Missouri
KVC Missouri St. James Academy
Alternative school · Grades 4–12
5.9 students per teacher
Saint James, MO
AOverall grade47 students6 students per teacher
#32 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Missouri
St. Ignatius Loyola School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.9 students per teacher
Marthasville, MO
A+Overall grade42 students6 students per teacher
#33 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Missouri
Mary Immaculate Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
6.2 students per teacher
Kirksville, MO
A+Overall grade75 students6 students per teacher
#34 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Missouri
Guardian Angel School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
6.2 students per teacher
Oran, MO
AOverall grade47 students6 students per teacher
#35 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Missouri
Cornerstone Baptist School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–8
6.2 students per teacher
Sedalia, MO
AOverall grade43 students6 students per teacher
#36 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Missouri
Missouri Military Academy
Independent school · Grades 7–12
6.3 students per teacher
Mexico, MO
A+Overall gradeAll boys182 students6 students per teacher
#37 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Missouri
Crossroads College Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades 7–12
6.3 students per teacher
Saint Louis, MO
A+Overall grade125 students6 students per teacher
#38 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Missouri
Lafayette Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
6.3 students per teacher
Lake Saint Louis, MO
B+Overall grade77 students6 students per teacher
#39 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Missouri
Marian Middle School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 6–8
6.3 students per teacher
Saint Louis, MO
A+Overall gradeAll girls44 students6 students per teacher
#40 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Missouri
St. Henry Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
6.4 students per teacher
Charleston, MO
AOverall grade41 students6 students per teacher
#41 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Missouri
Nwmsu Horace Mann Laboratory School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
6.5 students per teacher
Maryville, MO
B+Overall grade85 students7 students per teacher
#42 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Missouri
St. James School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
6.6 students per teacher
Saint Joseph, MO
A+Overall grade88 students7 students per teacher
#43 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Missouri
St. Anns School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
6.6 students per teacher
Carthage, MO
AOverall grade46 students7 students per teacher
#44 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Missouri
The College School
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–8
6.7 students per teacher
Saint Louis, MO
A-Overall grade179 students7 students per teacher
#45 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Missouri
St. Francis Xavier School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
6.7 students per teacher
Sikeston, MO
A+Overall grade63 students7 students per teacher
#46 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Missouri
Community School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
6.8 students per teacher
Saint Louis, MO
B+Overall grade305 students7 students per teacher
#47 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Missouri
The Wilson School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
6.8 students per teacher
Clayton, MO
A-Overall grade147 students7 students per teacher
#48 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Missouri
The Fulton School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–12
6.8 students per teacher
Chesterfield, MO
B+Overall grade102 students7 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.