List of top schools in Mumbai. Best CBSE, CISCE, IB schools in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Check the admission process and fee structure of the best schools in Mumbai.
Mumbai, often called the city of dreams, hosts several prestigious and top-notch schools. Several schools in the town are affiliated with various boards such as CBSE, IGSCE, IB, and state boards. Considering several factors, such as the admission process, infrastructure, student-to-teacher ratio, the school's reputation, academic rigour, extracurricular activities, teaching methods, and the value for money, below is some of the best schools in Mumbai.
Dhirubhai Ambani International School
Dhirubhai Ambani International School is a private English-medium school and is one of the 37 schools that offer the International Baccalaureate Program. For classes LKG to 7th, the curriculum followed is the CISCE board. For classes 8th to 10th, students are provided with an option to either choose from ICSE or IGCSE. Classes 11th and 12th follow the IB Diploma Programme. Focusing on the individual development of each student, the school has a teacher-to-student ratio of 1:7.
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Established | 2003 |
| Board Affiliation | CIE, CISCE, IB | |
| Classes | LKG - XII | |
| Day School/Boarding | Day School | |
| Co-Educational | Yes | |
| Annual Fee | 4,48,000 | |
| Address | 46, Trident Road, G Block BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400098 | |
| Official Website | dais.edu.in |
Smt Sulochanadevi Singhania School
According to the Hindustan Times's Top School Survey, the private K-12 school was ranked first in Mumbai, the Hindustan Times's Top School Survey in 2015. It was also awarded the British Council ISA award during 2017-2020. Around 6500 students are admitted into the school. For classes up to Class 10, the school follows the CISCE Board, whereas students in Class 11th and 12th are offered the choice to either undertake ISC or IB programs.
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Established | 1968 |
| Board Affiliation | CISCE, IB | |
| Classes | LKG - XII | |
| Day School/Boarding | Day School | |
| Co-Educational | Yes | |
| Annual Fee | 30,000 - 75,000 | |
| Address | Pokharan Road No.1, J K Gram, Thane (West), Mumbai 400606 | |
| Official Website | singhaniaschool.org |
The Cathedral & John Connon School
The school first started as a girls-only school but later in 1965 established itself as a co-educational school. The school now has five sections - Pre-primary, infant, junior, middle and senior schools and accommodates around 3000 students. Up to class 10th, students follow the ICSE curriculum post, which the students follow the ISC Board. The Board set up the IBDP program in 2015 for students in classes 11th and 12th.
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Established | 1860 |
| Board Affiliation | CISCE, IB | |
| Classes | Pre Primary - XII | |
| Day School/Boarding | Day School | |
| Co-Educational | Yes | |
| Annual Fee | 1,20,000 | |
| Address | 6, Purushottamdas Thakurdas Rd, Marg, Azad Maidan, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001 | |
| Official Website | cathedral-school.com |
Campion School
A Christian public school affiliated with the ICSE syllabus offers an elementary and secondary level of education. The school accommodates around 800 students at once, with a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. In 2019, the school was awarded the 'Times Education Icons 2019' and the '3rd Best School in the City'.
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Established | 1943 |
| Board Affiliation | ICSE | |
| Classes | Up to Class X | |
| Day School/Boarding | Day School | |
| Co-Educational | Boys-only | |
| Annual Fee | 48,000 - 70,000 | |
| Address | No.13, Cooperage Rd, Dr Ambedkar Statue Chowk Area, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001 | |
| Official Website | campionschool.in |
Jamnabai Narsee School
The Narsee Monjee Education Trust managed a private school had its IBDP programme inaugurated in 2005. Over 5000 students are accommodated in the school with around 350 teachers. The school also boasts of its alumni that include several known dignitaries.
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Established | 1971 |
| Board Affiliation |
Up to Class X - ICSE, IGCSE, NIOS Class XII - ISC, IB |
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| Classes |
Nursery - XII |
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| Day School/Boarding | Day School | |
| Co-Educational | Yes | |
| Annual Fee | 70,000 - 85,000 (Upto Class X) | |
| Address | Narsee Monjee Bhavan, 7, N S Rd Number 7, JVPD Scheme, Vile Parle West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049 | |
| Official Website | jns.ac.in |
JB Petit High School for Girls
The school is one of the oldest and most well-reputed all-girls educational institutions. The school's mission is to empower girls through education and opportunity. The school's strength is around 900, with the student-teacher ratio at 19:1.
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Established | 1865 |
| Board Affiliation | ICSE | |
| Classes | LKG - X | |
| Day School/Boarding | Day School | |
| Co-Educational | Girls-only | |
| Annual Fee | 86,400 | |
| Address | 5, Maharshi Dadhichi Marg, Azad Maidan, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001 | |
| Official Website | jbpetithighschool.com |
RN Podar School
A private English-medium school that Anandilal Ganesh Podar Society manages. The school has around 2700 students and conducts classes in two shifts - Morning and Afternoon. The school has been selected as one of the first Ashoka Changemaker Schools by Ashoka Innovators for the Public Foundation.
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Established | 1998 |
| Board Affiliation | CBSE | |
| Classes | I - XII | |
| Day School/Boarding | Day School | |
| Co-Educational | Yes | |
| Annual Fee | 65,000 - 1,70,050 | |
| Address | 205, SV Rd, Western Railway Colony, Jay Bharat C H S, Khar West, Mumbai, 400052 | |
| Official Website | rnpodarschool.com |
Shishuvan School
The school was first established as Matunga Boarding at its inception in 1972. Still, the Shishuvan school formally came into existence in June 2001, opening its gates for students in October 2001. It holds the number one position for one of the best schools in East Mumbai. The first batch of students appeared for the class 10th board exams in 2012.
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Established | 1972 |
| Board Affiliation | CISCE | |
| Classes | Playschool - XII | |
| Day School/Boarding | Day cum Residential School | |
| Co-Educational | Yes | |
| Annual Fee | 91,500 - 1,04,000 | |
| Address | Shri Hirji Bhojraj & Sons CVO Jain Chhatralaya 426, Shraddhanand Road, King’s Circle, Matunga Central, Mumbai 400019 | |
| Official Website | shishuvan.com |
Bombay Scottish School, Mahim
An elite private Christian school is one of the oldest educational institutions in Mumbai established by Scottish Christian missionaries. It started with only 30 students in 1847 and has now accommodated around 3300 students. The student-teacher ratio is currently at 34:1. The school also has another branch in Powai, Mumbai, 1997.
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Established | 1847 |
| Board Affiliation | CISCE | |
| Classes | LKG - XII | |
| Day School/Boarding | Day School | |
| Co-Educational | Yes | |
| Annual Fee | 90,000 | |
| Address | Veer Savarkar Marg, Mahim, Mumbai 400016 | |
| Official Website | https://bombayscottish.in/ |
