#25 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Toras Chaim
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–7
4.7 students per teacher
Portsmouth, VA
B+Overall grade56 students5 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.
#26 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Nysmith School for the Gifted
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
4.8 students per teacher
Herndon, VA
A+Overall grade551 students5 students per teacher
#27 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
The Newton School
Independent school · Grades K–8
4.8 students per teacher
Sterling, VA
A+Overall grade78 students5 students per teacher
#28 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Cape Henry Collegiate School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
4.9 students per teacher
Virginia Beach, VA
A+Overall grade976 students5 students per teacher
#29 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Montessori School of Northern Virginia
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–7
4.9 students per teacher
Annandale, VA
AOverall grade186 students5 students per teacher
#30 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
St. Margaret's School
Episcopal school · Grades 8–12
5 students per teacher
Tappahannock, VA
A+Overall gradeAll girls68 students5 students per teacher
#31 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Faith Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–11
5 students per teacher
Fredericksburg, VA
AOverall grade40 students5 students per teacher
#32 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Browne Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.1 students per teacher
Alexandria, VA
A+Overall grade192 students5 students per teacher
#33 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Mountaintop Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.1 students per teacher
Charlottesville, VA
AOverall grade150 students5 students per teacher
#34 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Edlin School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.1 students per teacher
Reston, VA
A+Overall grade138 students5 students per teacher
#35 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Chesapeake Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.1 students per teacher
Irvington, VA
AOverall grade116 students5 students per teacher
#36 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
First Christian School
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–7
5.1 students per teacher
South Hill, VA
AOverall grade79 students5 students per teacher
#37 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Main Street School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–10
5.1 students per teacher
Cedar Bluff, VA
AOverall grade44 students5 students per teacher
#38 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
St. Margarets School
Episcopal school · Grades 8–12
5.2 students per teacher
Tappahannock, VA
A+Overall gradeAll girls66 students5 students per teacher
#39 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Guardian Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
5.3 students per teacher
Chesterfield, VA
A+Overall grade245 students5 students per teacher
#40 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Peabody School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.3 students per teacher
Charlottesville, VA
A+Overall grade216 students5 students per teacher
#41 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Gesher Jewish Day School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.3 students per teacher
Fairfax, VA
AOverall grade140 students5 students per teacher
#42 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Wise County Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
5.3 students per teacher
Wise, VA
A-Overall grade69 students5 students per teacher
#43 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Blue Ridge School
Episcopal school · Grades 9–12
5.4 students per teacher
St George, VA
A+Overall gradeAll boys171 students5 students per teacher
#44 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Ronald Reagan Secondary School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
5.5 students per teacher
Chester, VA
A+Overall grade168 students6 students per teacher
#45 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Heritage Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
5.5 students per teacher
Dry Fork, VA
A-Overall grade55 students6 students per teacher
#46 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
The Langley School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.6 students per teacher
McLean, VA
A+Overall grade461 students6 students per teacher
#47 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Washington International Academy
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.6 students per teacher
Alexandria, VA
AOverall grade158 students6 students per teacher
#48 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Virginia
Foxcroft School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
5.6 students per teacher
Middleburg, VA
A+Overall gradeAll girls147 students6 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.