Listed below are towns with the lowest student-teacher ratio (2026).
The lowest town for student-teacher ratio is Yorktown, VA with 5:1. The highest town for student-teacher ratio is Portales, NM with 86:1.
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 11:1
22:1
Avg. Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Lowest Average Public School Student-Teacher Ratio By Town (2026)
Town
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
Schools with Lowest Student-Teacher Ratio
Rank: #11.
5:1
Rank: #2-32-3.
6:1
Rank: #2-32-3.
6:1
Rank: #4-54-5.
7:1
Rank: #4-54-5.
7:1
Rank: #6-156-15.
8:1
Rank: #6-156-15.
8:1
Rank: #6-156-15.
8:1
Rank: #6-156-15.
8:1
Rank: #6-156-15.
8:1
Rank: #6-156-15.
8:1
Rank: #6-156-15.
8:1
Rank: #6-156-15.
8:1
Rank: #6-156-15.
8:1
Rank: #6-156-15.
8:1
Rank: #16-1916-19.
9:1
Rank: #16-1916-19.
9:1
Rank: #16-1916-19.
9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What towns have the public schools with the highest student-teacher ratio?
The towns with the highest student-teacher ratio are Yorktown, VA (5:1 average student-teacher ratio), Mullin, TX (6:1 average student-teacher ratio) and Buena Vista, VA (6:1 average student-teacher ratio).
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