14 Of The Best & Most Sought After Schools In Delhi NCR For Your Child's Education In 2022-23

Delhi is one of the best places to live in India - after all, it has all the amenities and facilities one can dream of. One of the first things a family looks for when settling in a new city is schools, and Delhi has some of the best ones to offer in the country. Read on to learn all about the best schools in town.

1. Modern School

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Always listed in the top school rankings, Modern School is a highly prestigious co-ed school established back in 1920. It is affiliated with CBSE and offers a curriculum from 6th to 12th grade. The school has highly qualified staff and a teacher-student ratio of 1:35. The school has two libraries - one for the juniors and one for the seniors. Besides this, they also have a medical room, canteen, and CD library. The school even has a technology block which consists of the Department of Ceramic Design and Pottery, Department of Electronics & Robotics, Department of Fashion and Jewellery Designing, Department of Home Science & Interiors, and Department of Photography to name just a few.

Where | Modern School - Barakhamba Road & Vasant Vihar
Call Them | +91 11 2331 1618
Here’s Their Website | https://modernschool.net/ 
Check Out Their FB page | https://www.facebook.com/modernschoolbkroad 

2. The British School New Delhi

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The British school is among the top international schools in the country, let alone Delhi. Having been awarded the Top British International School Award in 2018, this 57-year-old not-for-profit school has been providing high-quality education to various expatriate and local families by drawing on the best facets of a culturally diverse community. With a gorgeous infrastructure, a great student-teacher communication system, extracurricular activities and even an air-purification system in place, you’ll for sure want to get your kids admitted here! 

Where | The British School New Delhi - Dr Jose P Rizal Marg Chanakyapuri
Call Them | +91 11 4066 4166
Here’s Their Website |  https://www.british-school.org/ 
Check Out Their FB page | https://www.facebook.com/TBSdelhi/ 

3. Shiv Nadar School

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Shiv Nadar School has been dominating the top educational institute list for the past few years now. It is known to cause a ripple in the field of K-12 school (Kindergarten to Grade 12) and education in India as they plan to establish a pan-Indian chain of quality schools that will provide children with a platform to excel and become leaders in the fast-changing environment of modern times. The school is now offering the Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) for 14-16-year-olds, so sign your children up for admissions soon! 

Where | Shiv Nadar School - Gurgaon, Noida & Faridabad
Call Them | +91 12 0492 8550
Here’s Their Website | https://shivnadarschool.edu.in/ 
Check Out Their FB page | https://www.facebook.com/ShivNadarSchool 

4. The Shri Ram School

This is a school that offers classes from Kindergarten to 5th grade (Delhi) and 6th to 12th grade (Gurgaon). It not only offers the best facilities to its students but also a highly creative and effective learning program. Students are not evaluated on the basis of exams here but instead, they learn by exploring their environment and various creative projects and means are used to teach students language skills and give them an understanding of basic mathematical and scientific concepts.

Where | The Shri Ram School - Junior School, D 3 Street, Vasant Vihar
Call Them | +91 11 2614 0884
Here’s Their Website | http://www.tsrs.org/ 
Check Out Their FB page | https://www.facebook.com/theshriramschool/ 

5. Vasant Valley School

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This is one of the best schools in the country. The school offers classes from 1st to 12th grade and is affiliated with CBSE. The school encourages extracurricular activities like debating, robotics, quizzing, singing, and arts, in addition to helping students excel academically. The school was established in 1990, and today it has more than 1300 students. It also has some of the best facilities in the country, so consider it for your tiny tots’ education!

Where | Vasant Valley School - Sector C, Vasant Kunj
Call Them | +91 11 4176 7940
Here’s Their Website | http://www.vasantvalley.org/vasantvalley/default.shtml 
Check Out Their FB page | https://www.facebook.com/Vasantvalleyschoolofficial 

6. Heritage Experiential Learning School

If you’ve been planning to get your ward a world-class education, then this should be the school that should be on top of your list. They follow PYP (Primary Years Programme) and IBDP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme) at the primary and high school levels. Boasting a fully air-conditioned campus that is spread across sprawling 12 acres, a massive swimming pool, basketball court and football ground, Heritage Experiential School is sure to give your child a learning environment like no other!

Where | Heritage Experiential Learning School - 7, Zone 7, DLF 5, Gurugram
Call Them | +91 1242 855 124
Here’s Their Website | https://www.heritagexperiential.org/ 
Check Out Their FB Page | https://www.facebook.com/heritageschoolggn/ 

7. Sanskriti School

Sanskriti School was conceptualised and established by the Civil Services Society, which consists of wives of civil servants in India, in 1996. The school is divided into Junior, Middle, and Senior Schools and has over 2500 students today. It has large classrooms, a library each for the junior, middle, and senior sections, science labs, a home science lab, a computer lab, a mathematics lab etc. Students who study here learn new things and evolve as human beings.

Where | Sanskriti School - Dr S. Radhakrishnan Marg, Chanakyapuri
Call Them | +91 11 2688 3336
Here’s Their Website |  http://www.sanskritischool.edu.in/ 
Check Out Their FB page |  https://www.facebook.com/sanskritischool 

8. The Ardee School

A considerably newer school to join the ranks of the best in Delhi, The Ardee School was established in 2017 in New Friends Colony as a secular, child-centric co-educational day-boarding school. They believe that the students need to be the change they wish to see in the world, and that’s why they’re also vested in getting their children used to community service and the green campaign. Truly an exceptional school, they also offer the International Cambridge Curriculum and the National Curriculum of England and Wales at Key classes and the IGCSE from the 10th grade!

Where | The Ardee School - Asho Bhawan, New Friends Colony 
Call Them | 1800 1027 333
Here’s Their Website | https://theardeeschool.com/ 
Check Out Their FB page | https://www.facebook.com/ArdeeSchool/ 

9. Pathways World School

All the branches of Pathways World School are gorgeous educational institutes built among lush greenery. It has also been ranked number one as the best International School chain in North India, providing the best education, infrastructure, faculty and career preparations. Established in the year 2013, This IB school applies the Multiple Intelligences approach developed by Dr Howard Gardner from Harvard University and includes a curriculum including the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programme of the International Baccalaureate Organisation of Geneva. A great pick for your child, for sure!

Where | Pathways  World School - Noida, Gurgaon & Aravali 
Call Them | +91 12 4451 3000
Here’s Their Website | https://www.pws.edu.in/
Check Out Their FB page | https://www.facebook.com/pathwaysworldschool 

10. Delhi Public School

The school is known for its high academic standards, highly qualified staff, invigorating school environment and world-class facilities. The school offers a conducive environment for students to learn, be creative, and become self-confident adults. This campus enrols students from 6th to 12th grade. Science, Commerce, and Humanity subjects are offered in the 10th, 11th and 12th grades.

Where | Delhi Public School - Sector XII, R K Puram
Call Them | +91 11 2617 4235 
Here’s Their Website | https://dpsrkp.net/ 
Check Out Their FB page | https://www.facebook.com/dpsrkpnet/ 

11. The Mother’s International School

The Mother’s International School is a CBSE-affiliated school offering education from 1st to 12th. In class, 11th and 12th students can opt for Science, Commerce, or Humanities stream. A well-stocked library, science labs, and computer lab are just some of the facilities offered at this school. The teachers here are well-trained and have extensive experience in their respective fields.

Where | The Mother’s International School - Sri Aurobindo Marg
Call Them | +91 11 2696 4140
Here’s Their Website | http://www.themis.in/ 

12. Don Bosco School, New Delhi

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This all-boys English medium school was founded by St John Bosco, an Italian priest, and has since expanded to 130 countries. There are a total of 13 Classes, Kindergarten to Grade 12, and 4 sections in each class. The Student Council is composed of a body of 17 leaders. The school aims at the holistic development of the pupils. It gives importance to the formation of habits of discipline, sports, study, self-reliance and moral values so as to make the students worthy citizens of the country. A good choice from your precious angel, we’d say! 

Where | Don Bosco School - Alaknanda Rd, Gangotri Enclave, Al Qureshi’s, Alaknanda
Call Them | +91 11 2921 7712
Here’s Their Website | https://donboscoschool.in/home/ 
Check Out Their FB page | https://www.facebook.com/DonBoscoSchoolDelhi/ 

13. St. Columba’s School

St. Columba’s School, an all-boys school, offers classes from 1st to 12th class. The school focuses not only on providing theoretical learning to students but also on extracurricular activities to encourage the student's overall development. The school has an excellent educational environment that is further aided by the best facilities (science labs, computer lab, library, auditorium, swimming pool, and a large playground) provided at the school. The school is CBSE affiliated and has excellent teaching and support staff.

Where | St. Columba’s School - 1, Ashok Place
Call Them | +91 11 2336 3462
Here’s Their Website | http://www.stcolumbas.edu.in/ 
Check Out Their FB page | https://www.facebook.com/SCSNewDelhi/ 

14. Convent of Jesus & Mary

Convent of Jesus and Mary is a prominent CBSE affiliated school that provides education from KG to the 12th standard. This all-girls school has a holistic approach to education that aims to develop the overall personality of the students. Students studying here have access to an excellent library, science labs, auditorium, sports facilities, and much more!

Where | Convent Of Jesus & Mary - 1, Bangla Sahib Marg
Call Them | +91 11 2336 6762
Here’s Their Website | https://www.cjmdelhi.com/ 
Check Out Their FB page | https://www.facebook.com/Convent-of-Jesus-and-Mary-School-New-Delhi-432499743849982 

And there you have it, folks! These were the best of the best schools in the city, so consider them the next time you’re looking for schools for your tiny tots!