#1 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pennsylvania
Beth Shalom Academy
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–11
1.6 students per teacher
Scranton, PA
A-Overall grade59 students2 students per teacher
2026 lists
Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pennsylvania
Private schools in Pennsylvania with the fewest students per teacher (not counting preschools and special education schools). Top 50 of 707 schools.
#2 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pennsylvania
Fusion Academy - Ardmore
Alternative school · Grades 6–12
2 students per teacher
Ardmore, PA
A+Overall grade57 students2 students per teacher
#3 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pennsylvania
The Gladwyne Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
2.5 students per teacher
Gladwyne, PA
AOverall grade56 students3 students per teacher
#4 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pennsylvania
The Walden School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
2.9 students per teacher
Media, PA
AOverall grade53 students3 students per teacher
#5 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pennsylvania
Fusion Malvern
Alternative school · Grades 6–12
3 students per teacher
Malvern, PA
B+Overall grade68 students3 students per teacher
#6 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pennsylvania
New Hope Academy
Alternative school · Grades 6–12
3.2 students per teacher
Yardley, PA
A-Overall grade124 students3 students per teacher
#7 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pennsylvania
Main Line Classical Academy
Independent school · Grades K–11
3.5 students per teacher
Bryn Mawr, PA
A+Overall grade85 students4 students per teacher
#8 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pennsylvania
Plymouth Meeting Friends School
Quaker (Friends) school · Grades Pre-K–6
3.8 students per teacher
Plymouth Meeting, PA
A+Overall grade62 students4 students per teacher
#9 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pennsylvania
Mesivta High School of Greater Philadelphia
Jewish day school · Grades 9–12
3.9 students per teacher
Bala Cynwyd, PA
A-Overall gradeAll boys64 students4 students per teacher
#10 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pennsylvania
Jewish Day School of the Lehigh Valley
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
3.9 students per teacher
Allentown, PA
AOverall grade54 students4 students per teacher
#11 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pennsylvania
The Grayson School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
4 students per teacher
Radnor, PA
A+Overall grade160 students4 students per teacher
#12 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pennsylvania
French International School of Philadelphia
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
4.2 students per teacher
Bala Cynwyd, PA
A+Overall grade292 students4 students per teacher
#13 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pennsylvania
Souderton Vantage Academy
Alternative school · Grades 5–12
4.2 students per teacher
Souderton, PA
AOverall grade59 students4 students per teacher
#14 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pennsylvania
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–11
4.2 students per teacher
Harrisburg, PA
AOverall grade44 students4 students per teacher
#15 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pennsylvania
New Meadow Run School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–8
4.3 students per teacher
Farmington, PA
A-Overall grade65 students4 students per teacher
#16 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pennsylvania
Shady Side Academy Junior School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
4.4 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
A+Overall grade263 students4 students per teacher
#17 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pennsylvania
The Campus Laboratory School of Carlow University
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
4.4 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
A+Overall grade150 students4 students per teacher
#18 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pennsylvania
The Crefeld School
Independent school · Grades 7–12
4.4 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
A+Overall grade88 students4 students per teacher
#19 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pennsylvania
The Meadowbrook School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
4.6 students per teacher
Meadowbrook, PA
A+Overall grade79 students5 students per teacher
#20 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pennsylvania
Valley Day School
Independent school · Grades 2–12
4.6 students per teacher
Morrisville, PA
A+Overall grade60 students5 students per teacher
#21 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pennsylvania
Tidings of Peace Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
4.6 students per teacher
York, PA
A+Overall grade43 students5 students per teacher
#22 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pennsylvania
Girard College
Independent school · Grades 1–8
4.7 students per teacher
Philadelphia, PA
A+Overall grade183 students5 students per teacher
#23 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pennsylvania
The Glen Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
4.7 students per teacher
Pittsburgh, PA
A+Overall grade104 students5 students per teacher
#24 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Pennsylvania
Holy Child Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
4.8 students per teacher
Drexel Hill, PA
A+Overall grade123 students5 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.