Listed below are towns with the lowest student-teacher ratio (2026).
The lowest town for student-teacher ratio is Newark, NY with 7:1. The highest town for student-teacher ratio is Byers, CO with 41:1.
Student-Teacher Ratio Range: 11:1
27:1
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: #1-31-3.
7:1
Rank: #1-31-3.
7:1
Rank: #1-31-3.
7:1
Rank: #4-184-18.
8:1
Rank: #4-184-18.
8:1
Rank: #4-184-18.
8:1
Rank: #4-184-18.
8:1
Rank: #4-184-18.
8:1
Rank: #4-184-18.
8:1
Rank: #4-184-18.
8:1
Rank: #4-184-18.
8:1
Rank: #4-184-18.
8:1
Rank: #4-184-18.
8:1
Rank: #4-184-18.
8:1
Rank: #4-184-18.
8:1
Rank: #4-184-18.
8:1
Rank: #4-184-18.
8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What towns have the public schools with the highest student-teacher ratio?
The towns with the highest student-teacher ratio are Newark, NY (7:1 average student-teacher ratio), Olean, NY (7:1 average student-teacher ratio) and Birchwood, WI (7:1 average student-teacher ratio).
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