Top 100 Schools in India 2025-26: Rankings, Scores, Fees & Admission

Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions a family makes. With thousands of schools across India offering different curricula, teaching approaches, facilities and fee structures, national school rankings can provide a useful starting point for comparing established institutions.

In this guide, we have listed the Top 100 Co-ed Day Schools in India for 2025-26 based on the EducationWorld India School Rankings 2025-26. The ranking considers schools across India using stakeholder perceptions and a multi-parameter assessment framework. It should be treated as a reference point rather than a universal measure of which school is best for every student.

The table below includes each school's national rank, total score and location. Because several schools share the same official rank, the list contains 100 school entries even though the final official rank shown in the source reaches #53.

Top 100 Schools in India 2025-26

Rank in List	Official Rank	School	City	Total Score
1	1	The Shri Ram School, Vasant Vihar/Moulsari	Delhi	1,317
2	2	Smt. Sulochanadevi Singhania School	Thane	1,309
3	3	Shiv Nadar School	Gurugram	1,307
4	4	Suncity School	Gurugram	1,305
5	5	Vidyashilp Academy	Bengaluru	1,303
6	5	Nirmal Bhartia School	Delhi	1,303
7	6	The School KFI	Chennai	1,300
8	7	Springdales School, Dhaula Kuan	Delhi	1,298
9	7	Step by Step	Noida	1,298
10	8	Suchitra Academy	Hyderabad	1,295
11	9	Lakshmipat Singhania Academy	Kolkata	1,285
12	10	Delhi Public School, Bangalore North	Bengaluru	1,283
13	10	Sardar Patel Vidyalaya	Delhi	1,283
14	11	Delhi Public School, Bangalore East	Bengaluru	1,279
15	11	Vidyaranya High School	Hyderabad	1,279
16	12	Sri Venkateshwar International School, Sector 18, Dwarka	Delhi	1,274
17	13	Sanskriti School	Delhi	1,272
18	13	Gyanshree School	Noida	1,272
19	14	Mallya Aditi International School	Bengaluru	1,271
20	14	Lotus Valley International School	Gurugram	1,271
21	14	Delhi Public School, Sector 45	Gurugram	1,271
22	15	Delhi Public School, Bopal	Ahmedabad	1,269
23	15	Udgam School for Children	Ahmedabad	1,269
24	15	Children's Academy, Kandivali (Ashok Nagar)	Mumbai	1,269
25	16	Chitkara International School	Chandigarh	1,267
26	16	JBCN International School, Borivali	Mumbai	1,267
27	16	Billabong High International School	Noida	1,267
28	17	The Valley School	Bengaluru	1,264
29	17	Blue Bells Model School, Sector 4	Gurugram	1,264
30	18	Chennai Public School, Anna Nagar	Chennai	1,263
31	18	Chettinad Hari Shree Vidyalayam	Chennai	1,263
32	18	Venkateshwar Global School, Rohini	Delhi	1,263
33	18	Bal Bharati Public School, Ganga Ram Hospital Road	Delhi	1,263
34	19	KR Mangalam World School, GK II	Delhi	1,261
35	19	Springdales School, Pusa Road	Delhi	1,261
36	20	SSVM World School	Coimbatore	1,259
37	20	Shalom Hills International School	Gurugram	1,259
38	20	Shiv Nadar School	Noida	1,259
39	21	RN Podar School	Mumbai	1,258
40	22	The Heritage School, Vasant Kunj	Delhi	1,256
41	23	Sat Paul Mittal School	Ludhiana	1,253
42	24	Ahlcon International School	Delhi	1,251
43	24	Gitanjali School	Hyderabad	1,251
44	25	ITL Public School, Dwarka	Delhi	1,248
45	25	Ryan International School, Vasant Kunj	Delhi	1,248
46	26	Birla Open Minds International School, Kollur	Hyderabad	1,242
47	27	Sishya School, Adyar	Chennai	1,231
48	28	Elpro International School, Chinchwad	Pune	1,229
49	29	Vedant International School	Ahmedabad	1,228
50	30	The Shishukunj International School	Indore	1,225
51	31	Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Vidyalaya	Jaipur	1,223
52	32	Johnson Grammar School, Mallapur	Hyderabad	1,215
53	32	Seth Anandram Jaipuria School	Kanpur	1,215
54	32	Amity International School, Noida	Noida	1,215
55	33	Vivek High School	Chandigarh	1,213
56	33	Glendale Academy	Hyderabad	1,213
57	34	Seth MR Jaipuria School, Gomti Nagar	Lucknow	1,211
58	34	Sunbeam School, Lahartara	Varanasi	1,211
59	35	Hindustan International School, Karapakkam	Chennai	1,210
60	36	Gyan Bharati School, Saket	Delhi	1,208
61	37	Delhi Public School, Indore	Indore	1,207
62	37	Hiranandani Foundation School, Powai	Mumbai	1,207
63	37	Delhi Public School, Nerul	Navi Mumbai	1,207
64	37	The Reliance Foundation School	Navi Mumbai	1,207
65	38	Strawberry Fields High School	Chandigarh	1,206
66	38	Ryan International School, Mayur Vihar	Delhi	1,206
67	38	Mount Abu Public School	Delhi	1,206
68	39	City Montessori School, Gomti Nagar	Lucknow	1,205
69	39	GD Goenka Public School	Lucknow	1,205
70	39	Shishuvan School	Mumbai	1,205
71	39	The Khaitan School	Noida	1,205
72	39	Delhi Public School, Gautam Budh Nagar	Noida	1,205
73	40	Ryan International School, Rohini	Delhi	1,204
74	40	Vidya Jain Public School, Sector 6, Rohini	Delhi	1,204
75	40	Delhi Public School, Vadodara	Vadodara	1,204
76	40	Navrachana School	Vadodara	1,204
77	41	Bhavan Vidyalaya	Chandigarh	1,203
78	42	Hiranandani Upscale School	Chennai	1,202
79	42	The Shriram Millennium School	Noida	1,202
80	43	Anand Niketan, Satellite Campus	Ahmedabad	1,201
81	43	KRM Public School	Chennai	1,201
82	43	Mata Jai Kaur Public School, Ashok Vihar	Delhi	1,201
83	43	Amity International School, Sector 46	Gurugram	1,201
84	43	The Shri Ram School, Aravali	Gurugram	1,201
85	44	Velammal Vidhyashram, Padappai	Chennai	1,200
86	44	Vidya Mandir Sr Sec School, Mylapore	Chennai	1,200
87	45	Chettinad Vidyashram	Chennai	1,198
88	45	Montfort Senior Secondary School	Delhi	1,198
89	46	Johnson Grammar School, Kuntloor	Hyderabad	1,196
90	47	Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Virugambakkam	Chennai	1,195
91	48	Silver Oaks International School	Hyderabad	1,193
92	49	Vidya Niketan School	Bengaluru	1,192
93	50	Delhi Public School, Dwarka	Delhi	1,191
94	50	Bal Bharati Public School	Navi Mumbai	1,191
95	51	The Future Kids School	Hyderabad	1,190
96	51	CNM School, Vile Parle (W)	Mumbai	1,190
97	52	Modern Public School, Shalimar Bagh	Delhi	1,189
98	53	Amar Jyoti Saraswati International School	Bhavnagar	1,188
99	53	Delhi Public School, Pune	Pune	1,188
100	53	Delhi Public School, SAIL Township	Ranchi	1,188

How the Top 100 Schools in India Ranking Was Compiled

The 2025-26 EducationWorld India School Rankings are based on a perception-based survey of school education stakeholders. EducationWorld states that AZ Research Partners conducted interviews with 9,500 respondents including parents, principals, teachers and educationists.

For day-school rankings, respondents rated schools across 14 parameters of school education excellence. These include areas such as academic reputation, curriculum and pedagogy, co-curricular education, faculty competence, leadership, infrastructure, value for money and teacher welfare.

This methodology means that the ranking reflects stakeholder perceptions across multiple dimensions of school education rather than being based only on examination results or board scores.

What the 2025-26 Ranking Shows

The national co-ed day school table includes institutions from several major education hubs as well as schools from cities such as Ludhiana, Indore, Jaipur, Lucknow, Varanasi, Vadodara, Kanpur, Bhavnagar and Ranchi.

Delhi and the National Capital Region have a particularly large presence in the Top 100, while Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Chandigarh also have multiple schools represented.

The ranking also illustrates why school comparisons can be more complicated than a simple numerical order. Several institutions share the same official rank and score. For example, Vidyashilp Academy and Nirmal Bhartia School are both ranked #5 with a score of 1,303, while several schools later in the table share ranks such as #37, #39, #40 and #43.

Top Cities Represented in the List

The Top 100 includes schools from a wide range of Indian cities. Delhi has the largest concentration of entries, followed by other major education markets including Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Gurugram, Noida and Mumbai.

This geographic spread is useful for families researching schools in different parts of the country, but location remains an important consideration for day-school students. A nationally ranked school may still be impractical if daily travel is long or transportation options are limited.

Delhi and NCR

The Delhi-NCR region has a substantial representation in the table, including The Shri Ram School, Springdales School, Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, Sanskriti School, Venkateshwar Global School, The Heritage School, Gyan Bharati School and several Delhi Public School campuses.

Bengaluru

Bengaluru's representation includes Vidyashilp Academy, Delhi Public School Bangalore North, Delhi Public School Bangalore East, Mallya Aditi International School, The Valley School and Vidya Niketan School.

Chennai

Schools from Chennai include The School KFI, Chennai Public School, Chettinad Hari Shree Vidyalayam, Sishya School, Hiranandani Upscale School, KRM Public School, Velammal Vidhyashram, Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School and Chettinad Vidyashram.

Hyderabad

Hyderabad schools in the list include Suchitra Academy, Vidyaranya High School, Gitanjali School, Birla Open Minds International School, Johnson Grammar School, Glendale Academy, Silver Oaks International School and The Future Kids School.

Mumbai and Navi Mumbai

The list includes schools such as Children's Academy, JBCN International School, RN Podar School, Hiranandani Foundation School, Shishuvan School, CNM School, Delhi Public School Nerul and Bal Bharati Public School Navi Mumbai.

School Boards and Curricula

School board is another factor that deserves attention when comparing schools. Depending on the institution, families may encounter CBSE, CISCE/ICSE, international curricula and other educational approaches.

The curriculum affects classroom structure, assessment patterns, subject choices and the way students progress through secondary and senior secondary education. A school appearing high in a national ranking does not automatically mean its curriculum will be the right fit for every student.

Before applying, families should check the school's current official curriculum, board affiliation, subject availability and grade-level requirements rather than relying only on a ranking table.

What Makes a School Worth Considering?

A national ranking can help create a shortlist, but several practical factors can have a greater impact on a student's everyday experience.

Academic approach: Look at curriculum, teaching methods, assessment practices and academic support.
Faculty: Consider teacher experience, stability and the level of academic and pastoral support available.
Infrastructure: Review classrooms, laboratories, libraries, sports facilities and other facilities relevant to the student's interests.
Co-curricular opportunities: Check options for sports, arts, music, clubs, competitions and other activities.
Location: For a day school, daily commute can make a significant difference to a student's routine.
Fees: Compare tuition fees with transportation, activity, admission and other recurring charges.
Admission availability: Check entry grades, application deadlines, age requirements and seat availability.
School environment: A campus visit can provide useful context that a ranking cannot capture.

How to Choose a School From a National Ranking

The most practical approach is to use a national ranking as the first stage of research rather than the final decision.

Shortlist schools that are accessible from your location.
Check the curriculum and board offered by each school.
Compare the complete fee structure, not only the advertised tuition fee.
Review admission requirements and application timelines.
Visit the shortlisted campuses where possible.
Ask about class size, student support, activities and transportation.
Compare the school's current information with the ranking year.

This approach helps turn a large national list into a smaller group of schools that are actually relevant to the student's needs.

School Fees in India

There is no single fee range that applies to the schools in this ranking. Fees vary considerably by city, school type, curriculum, grade level and facilities.

The published tuition fee may also be only one part of the total annual cost. Families may need to account for admission charges, transportation, meals, books, uniforms, activities, technology charges, trips and other school-specific expenses.

Cost to Check	Why It Matters
Application or registration fee	May be payable during the admission process.
Admission fee	Some schools charge a one-time amount when a student joins.
Annual tuition	Usually forms the main recurring education cost.
Transportation	Depends on route, distance and transport provider.
Books and uniforms	Additional annual expenses for many students.
Activities and trips	Can vary depending on participation.
Meals or other services	Applicable where offered by the school.

Because school fees can change by academic year, families should confirm the latest fee schedule directly with the school before making a financial decision.

School Admission Process in India

Admission procedures differ from one school to another. Some schools have multiple entry points, while others have limited seats at particular grade levels.

A typical process may include registration, submission of documents, interaction or assessment, parent interaction, selection and fee payment. The exact procedure depends on the school and the grade for which admission is being sought.

Documents Commonly Requested

Birth certificate
Previous school records
Transfer certificate where applicable
Recent photographs
Address proof
Identity documents
Medical or vaccination records where required

These requirements are not universal. Always check the school's current admission notice before submitting an application.

National Ranking vs City Ranking

For day schools, geography matters. A school may have a strong national position, but a family usually needs to consider travel time, school transport, daily schedule and accessibility as well.

EducationWorld itself notes that national ranking has limited practical value for day scholars compared with city or town rankings, where access is easier to assess. National rankings remain useful for broad benchmarking and initial research.

This is particularly relevant in large metropolitan areas where a student's daily commute can vary significantly even between schools located within the same broader city.

Are School Rankings Enough to Choose a School?

No single ranking can capture every part of a student's school experience.

Rankings can help identify established schools and provide a structured comparison. They can also make it easier to discover institutions that may otherwise be missed during initial research.

However, a ranking does not tell a family everything about classroom culture, teacher-student interaction, commute, current vacancies, individual learning support or whether the school's educational approach matches a particular student's needs.

The most useful role of a ranking is therefore to help build a shortlist. The final comparison should include current school information, fees, curriculum, location, admission requirements and a campus visit where possible.

Why School Rankings Change Every Year

School rankings can move from one year to another for several reasons. Changes in survey methodology, respondent composition, school performance, institutional development and the set of schools included in a category can all affect the final table.

For the 2025-26 EducationWorld rankings, the research process involved a broader respondent database and 9,500 respondents. EducationWorld also introduced a separate Ivy League category for schools that had repeatedly ranked highly in earlier editions. These changes mean that year-to-year movements should be interpreted in the context of the methodology used for that particular edition.

How to Verify a School Before Applying

Once a school has been shortlisted, verify the information that can change during the year.

Current fee structure
Admission dates and available grades
Board affiliation
Current curriculum
Transportation routes
Age and eligibility requirements
Campus facilities
Academic calendar
Official contact details

Ranking tables are useful for comparison, but the school's own current admission information should be used for application-related decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the #1 school in India in the 2025-26 co-ed day school ranking?

The Shri Ram School, Vasant Vihar/Moulsari, Delhi is ranked #1 in the EducationWorld 2025-26 Best Co-ed Day Schools national table, with a total score of 1,317.

What does the Top 100 Schools in India list represent?

This list represents the first 100 school entries in EducationWorld's 2025-26 national ranking for Best Co-ed Day Schools. It is not a universal ranking covering every school type, curriculum or school category in India.

How many schools are included in the EducationWorld co-ed day ranking?

EducationWorld states that more than 3,000 co-ed day schools are ranked nationally, across states and cities. The national table presented for the Top 100 includes the leading 100 school entries.

How is the EducationWorld school ranking calculated?

For the 2025-26 rankings, EducationWorld states that 9,500 respondents including parents, principals, teachers and educationists participated in the research process. Day schools were evaluated across 14 parameters of school education excellence.

Does a higher national rank mean the school is better for every student?

No. A ranking reflects the methodology and respondent perceptions used to create that particular table. Curriculum, location, fees, admission requirements, school environment and individual student needs should also be considered.

Which city has the best schools in India?

There is no single city that can be identified as having the best schools for every family. The 2025-26 table includes schools from multiple major education centres, and the most suitable choice depends on factors such as location, curriculum, budget and admission availability.

Are school fees included in the ranking?

Fees are not presented as a single national ranking factor that determines the order of schools. Families should check each school's current fee structure separately because charges vary by institution, grade and academic year.

Should parents rely only on national school rankings?

No. National rankings are useful for research and comparison, but families should also consider local accessibility, curriculum, fees, admissions, facilities and the student's individual requirements.

Final Thoughts

The Top 100 Co-ed Day Schools in India for 2025-26 provide a useful starting point for exploring some of the country's highly regarded day schools. The table brings together schools from different cities and educational environments, making it easier to begin a national comparison.

At the same time, a ranking should be viewed in context. The official rank represents the methodology and survey used for that particular edition. For families choosing a day school, practical factors such as location, curriculum, fees, admission availability and the school's learning environment can be just as important.

The best use of this list is to create a shortlist, investigate each school further and then make a decision based on current information and the student's needs.

Ranking Disclaimer

The rankings and scores in this article are based on the EducationWorld India School Rankings 2025-26 Best Co-ed Day Schools table. TopSchoolsRankings.com presents the information for research and comparison purposes and does not claim that the ranking represents an absolute or universal measure of school quality.

School fees, admission policies, curriculum details, availability and other institutional information may change. Readers should verify current information directly with the respective school before applying or making a financial decision.

Editorial disclosure: No school paid for inclusion or position. Generated visual scenes are illustrative and do not depict a named institution. The ranking contains editorial judgment wherever an official common table does not exist.

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