#1 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
The Springs a Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–3
1.3 students per teacher
Springfield, VA
A+Overall grade59 students1 students per teacher
2026 lists
Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Private schools in Virginia with the fewest students per teacher (not counting preschools and special education schools). Top 50 of 361 schools.
#2 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Sunset Hills Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–4
1.9 students per teacher
Reston, VA
A+Overall grade57 students2 students per teacher
#3 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Fusion Academy Ty: Tysons
Alternative school · Grades 6–12
2.1 students per teacher
Vienna, VA
AOverall grade43 students2 students per teacher
#4 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Loudoun School for Advanced Studies
Independent school · Grades 6–12
2.7 students per teacher
Ashburn, VA
A+Overall grade52 students3 students per teacher
#5 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Blue Mountain School
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–8
3.2 students per teacher
Floyd, VA
A+Overall grade46 students3 students per teacher
#6 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Fusion Academy Loudoun
Alternative school · Grades 6–12
3.5 students per teacher
Leesburg, VA
A-Overall grade70 students4 students per teacher
#7 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Academy of Academic Excellence
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
3.6 students per teacher
Henrico, VA
AOverall grade47 students4 students per teacher
#8 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
The GW Community School
Independent school · Grades 8–12
3.7 students per teacher
Springfield, VA
AOverall grade43 students4 students per teacher
#9 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Veritas Collegiate Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
3.8 students per teacher
Chesapeake, VA
A+Overall grade78 students4 students per teacher
#10 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Keen Mountain Christian Academy
Pentecostal school · Grades Pre-K–12
3.8 students per teacher
Oakwood, VA
AOverall grade49 students4 students per teacher
#11 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Green Hedges School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
4.1 students per teacher
Vienna, VA
A+Overall grade132 students4 students per teacher
#12 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
The Howard Gardner School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
4.1 students per teacher
Alexandria, VA
A+Overall grade56 students4 students per teacher
#13 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Appomattox Christian Academy
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–11
4.1 students per teacher
Appomattox, VA
AOverall grade43 students4 students per teacher
#14 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
The Sycamore School
Alternative school · Grades 5–12
4.2 students per teacher
Arlington, VA
AOverall grade65 students4 students per teacher
#15 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Montessori Academy at Belmont Greene
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–4
4.2 students per teacher
Ashburn, VA
A+Overall grade50 students4 students per teacher
#16 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Loudoun School for the Advanced Studies
Independent school · Grades 6–12
4.4 students per teacher
Ashburn, VA
AOverall grade51 students4 students per teacher
#17 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Victory Innovative Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
4.4 students per teacher
Virginia Beach, VA
A-Overall grade41 students4 students per teacher
#18 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
The Carmel School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
4.6 students per teacher
Ruther Glen, VA
A+Overall grade236 students5 students per teacher
#19 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Mountain Mission School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
4.6 students per teacher
Grundy, VA
A+Overall grade133 students5 students per teacher
#20 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Ghent Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
4.6 students per teacher
Norfolk, VA
A+Overall grade86 students5 students per teacher
#21 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
West End Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–5
4.6 students per teacher
Richmond, VA
A+Overall grade52 students5 students per teacher
#22 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Broadwater Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
4.7 students per teacher
Exmore, VA
A+Overall grade260 students5 students per teacher
#23 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Grace Episcopal School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–5
4.7 students per teacher
Alexandria, VA
A+Overall grade83 students5 students per teacher
#24 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Staunton Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–9
4.7 students per teacher
Fishersville, VA
A+Overall grade76 students5 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.