Best CBSE Schools in Mumbai:
Parents devote a lot of thought in selecting a school that is ‘just right’ for their children. Various factors like teaching standards, school infrastructure, curriculum, safety, fees, location, etc. need to be carefully weighed before you can zero-in on one particular institution. When you’re living in the ‘maximum city’ i.e. Mumbai, there are a large number of schools to choose from, which can further confuse you. Therefore, it becomes critical to do a thorough research and make an informed decision. To save you all the legwork and the grind, we’ve put together a list of the best CBSE schools in Mumbai.
Please note that the following list is no particular order and has been compiled after carefully studying various surveys and taking into account many factors like infrastructure, academic facilities, extra- curricular activities and general public opinion.
Nalanda Public School, Mumbai
Founded in 2003, Nalanda is an English Medium School with classes from Class I to X. The school comprises of a four-story structure with spacious classrooms and corridors. The school has an array of modern amenities like a well-stocked library, Audio-visual room, Canteen, Gymnasium, Art room, work experience room, etc. The school lays emphasis on individual attention to each student and therefore has a low student: teacher ratio. The school imparts holistic education and has many co-curricular activities for an all-round development of the students. Developmental activities like Scouts & Guides, Yoga, Fine Arts, Debates & Quizzes, field trips, excursions, Nature Club, and various sports events are regularly organized by the school to instill confidence in the students and provide them a platform to exhibit their hidden talents. It is one of the best CBSE schools in Mumbai.
R.N. Podar School
R. N. Podar School is a private, co-educational school managed by the Anandilal & Ganesh Podar Society. Located in the heart of the city, Santacruz, the school currently offers the CBSE-i (International) curriculum to classes 1-3 (with one grade added each year) and the CBSE curriculum to grades 4-12. The school is recognized among the technology driven schools in the country and has always been at the forefront of embracing innovative means of introducing technology in the classrooms. Known for its state-of-the-art facilities and innovative teaching methods like ‘Flipped learning’ and ‘Drishtikon,’ the school also encourages Skype classes with subject experts, use of Google maps and social media for customized solutions and a unique assessment system.
Ryan International School, Malad
The Ryan International School is a 14-storey Institute with world class facilities like spacious classrooms with AC and cubbies, computer room, modern labs, AV room, library, basketball & football ground, swimming pool, open-air theatre, etc. The school has a unique pattern of 25 students per class for individual attention to each student. The school has adopted the KASSM approach for expanding the knowledge, skills, moral and social values of the students. The trained and experienced teachers focus on activity-based teaching, ‘education through the lens’ and online testing by ‘go to test.’ Co-curricular activities like speech and drama classes by Raell Padamsee and dance training by Sandeep Soparkar’s dance academy ensure an all-round development of the students, thus rendering it as one of the best CBSE schools in Mumbai.
Somaiya School, Vidyavihar
Located in the central suburb of Vidyavihar, the Somaiya School is managed by the Somaiya Trust which also operates many schools in rural Maharashtra and Karnataka. The Somaiya Institute in Vidyavihar is spread over a 50-acre campus. The school is replete with modern facilities like libraries, art studio, music & dance studio, computer centre, math lab, etc. The school believes in the overall development of students and strives to strike a balance between the curriculum and ‘beyond the classroom’ activities like experiential learning, field trips, events, community outreach initiatives, clubs and after school activities.
Orchids- The International School, SVP Road
Located in South Mumbai, The Orchids International School lays emphasis on a small Teacher-Student ratio and is among the best international schools in the city. The school follows a teaching method wherein a student learns through various activities and field visits. The school organizes extracurricular activities throughout the year to instill confidence among the students and to provide them a platform to showcase their talents. The school’s infrastructure includes facilities like tab labs, aero modeling, digital classrooms, computer & science labs, library, basketball courts, football field, swimming pool, dance room, etc.
Army Public School, Colaba
The Army Public School was established in 1984 under the aegis of Army Welfare Education Society, primarily to impart education to the children of Defence Personnel at an affordable cost. However, there’s a provision for admission to civilians too. The school is has a modern campus spread over 3 acres of land. The school boasts of green surroundings and is probably the only school in South Mumbai where the classrooms are in the midst of nature. The school’s administrative block is housed in a beautiful heritage building and has all the modern amenities like a computer lab, audio-visual room, library, art & craft room, three well-equipped science labs, etc. The school has classes from I to XII with science and commerce streams.
Kendriya Vidyalaya IIT, Mumbai
Since its inception in 1964, KV IIT has carved a niche for itself with excellent results in the board examinations. Located in the center of Mumbai, Powai, the school has a three-storey building with four wings that accommodate the primary, secondary and senior secondary sections. The school has a highly active Parent Teacher Association and has been identified as a pioneer institute of KVS for quality improvement program (Accreditation by NABET). The school is a co-educational institute with classes from I to XII.
Rajhans Vidyalaya, Andheri
Located in Andheri, the Rajhans Vidyalaya is a three building campus of two floors each. The school is spread over 29 acres with the latest learning infrastructure. The school started out with kindergarten classes in 1982 and got its CBSE affiliation in the year 1994. The school has all the modern amenities like spacious classrooms, library, yoga hall, gymnasium, theatre, modern computer and science labs, AV room, art room, counselling centre, etc. The school regularly organizes various sports and co-curricular activities for an all-round development of its students. The school has classes for pre-primary and from class I to class XII.
So, this was our list of the best CBSE schools in Mumbai. We hope this informative article helps you in making the right school selection.
You can also check out our articles on the best CBSE schools in Pune.
