Listed below are school districts with the lowest student-teacher ratio (2026).
The lowest school district for student-teacher ratio is Pima County Joint Technical Education District (89380) (Arizona) with 2:1. The highest school district for student-teacher ratio is Grossmont Union High School District (CA) with 132:1.
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 11:1
22:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Lowest Average Public School Student-Teacher Ratio By School District (2026)
School District
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
Schools with Lowest Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
Rank: #1-31-3.
2:1
Rank: #1-31-3.
2:1
3:1
Rank: #5-105-10.
4:1
Rank: #5-105-10.
4:1
Rank: #5-105-10.
4:1
Rank: #5-105-10.
4:1
Rank: #5-105-10.
4:1
Rank: #5-105-10.
4:1
Rank: #11-1911-19.
5:1
Rank: #11-1911-19.
5:1
Rank: #11-1911-19.
5:1
Rank: #11-1911-19.
5:1
Rank: #11-1911-19.
5:1
Rank: #11-1911-19.
5:1
Rank: #11-1911-19.
5:1
Rank: #11-1911-19.
5:1
Rank: #11-1911-19.
5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What districts have the public schools with the highest student-teacher ratio?
The districts with the highest student-teacher ratio are Pima County Joint Technical Education District (89380), AZ (2:1 average student-teacher ratio), Special School District St. Louis County, MO (2:1 average student-teacher ratio) and Deaf & Blind School District, SC (2:1 average student-teacher ratio).
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