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The capital of Telangana, Hyderabad, is extremely popular in India for its beautiful historical monuments & work culture. Charminar, Golconda Fort, Hussain Sagar, are some eye-catching tourist attractions. Along with these attractions, it is also the birthplace of some very notable personalities. It is also home to some excellent schools. Here is a list of some of the best schools in Hyderabad.

1. Chirec International School Hyderabad

Chirec International School Hyderabad
Chirec International School Hyderabad

Address: 1-55/12, Botanical Garden Rd, Sri Ram Nagar, Kondapur, Hyderabad, Telangana 500084

Board: IBDP, CIE, CBSE

Type: Independent, International School

Founded: 1989

Current Principal: Iffat Ibrahim

Fees: Unknown

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (040) 44760997, (040) 44760999, +91 9866461201

Established back in 1989, Chirec School is a K12 school located at Hyderabad with three campuses- Gachibowli for students of classes I-IV, Jubilee Hills for pre-primary students and its main campus in Kondapur. It’s a Co-Ed school. The school offers its students three boards, IB for classes XI-XII, CBSE for classes I-XII, CAIE for classes VI-IX. CAIE is Chirec’s Cambridge Curriculum in association with the University of Cambridge. It has a bunch of activities for their pre-primary students which include StoryTelling, Pottery, Clay making, show & tell, etc. It also has a Day Care Program for students aged 2-10 every day from 8 a.m to 6.30 p.m. Former CM N. Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated Chirec’s main campus which is in an eco-friendly 6-acre area.

2. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan

Address: Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 

Board: CBSE

Type: Private 

Founded: 1979

Current Principal: C. Rama Devi

Fees: Unknown

Email: Unknown

Phone: 040 2360 0200

Also known as BVBPSJH, Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan was established in 1979 by Dr K.M. Munshi as a private secondary school in the city of Hyderabad. It is located at Jubilee Hills. The school has received various accolades for its outstanding curriculum. These include Intel Award at National Level, e-India Jurys Award by CII International School Award from the British Council, Heritage Award by INTACH among others. With the campus size of 8.09 acres, it currently has approximately 3000 students and is affiliated to CBSE. The school has a huge list of notable alumni, also called Bhavanites, around the world namely, Tarun Kumar, Archana, Varun Tej and Nara Lokesh. 

3. Delhi Public School Hyderabad

Delhi Public School Hyderabad
Delhi Public School Hyderabad

Address: Survey No 74, Khajaguda Village, Chitrapuri Colony, Post, Hyderabad, Telangana 500104

Board: CBSE

Type: Private

Founded: 2002

Current Principal: Ms Geetha Vishwanathan

Fees: Upto 1.31 lacs/annum 

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 040 29806765/66

It is one of the various branches of the extremely famous DPS chain around the world. While the first school of DPS was established in 1949, New Delhi, DPS Hyderabad opened its doors in the year 2002. It is affiliated to CBSE and intakes students every year in classes Nursery-XII. With a beautiful campus of 6.5 acres, this school stands as the only school with such huge credentials to its name. It received the Top National Curriculum School In West Zone-Hyderabad Award in 2019 and also the School Excellence Award in 2018. As a part of Co-Curricular activities, they organize Educational Trips every year along with various events and special assemblies.

4. Hyderabad Public School

Hyderabad Public School
Hyderabad Public School

Address: 1-11, 87 & 88, Sardar Patel Rd, Begumpet, Hyderabad, Telangana 500016

Board: ICSE, ISC

Type: Public School

Founded: 1923

Current Principal: Skand Bali

Fees: Unknown

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 040-27761546 / 040-67590000

Sir Osman Ali Khan, the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad, founded the Hyderabad Public School, one of the oldest schools in South India, also referred to as HPS. Back then it was known as Jagirdars’ College.

HPS is an ICSE school and intakes students from pre-primary to XII. It currently has a student count of 3200. The school has 152 acres campus out of which 89 acres were allotted by H.E Lady Viqar-Ul-Umara. It is a well-recognised school in the South Zone of India. Currently, it holds several awards to its name, Future 50 and Indian Schools Merit Award are one of them. It was also ranked as the best school in Hyderabad and as one of the best boarding schools in India in the year 2018. Akkineni Nagarjuna, Ram Charan, Rana Daggubati are a few alumni of HPS who are well-known stars in the South Indian Film Industry. 

5. Gitanjali Devshala

Gitanjali Devshala
Gitanjali Devshala

Address: No. 154, Sappers Lane, Balamrai, Secunderabad, Telangana 500003

Board: ICSE

Type: Private

Founded: 1997

Current Principal: Mrs Madhavi Chandra

Fees: Unknown

Email: Unknown

Phone: 040-2790 8260, 93934 18429

Known as one of the top-rated schools in Andhra Pradesh, Gitanjali Devasha was established back in the year 1997. It intakes students from classes I-X and currently has a total of 1200 students. According to the Principal’s message on the official website, more than 75% of its students score above distinction and is considered as one of the most prestigious schools in Hyderabad. Its most notable alumni is Rishab, who participated in the Special Olympics in London and won Silver in Swimming. 

6. Nasr Schools for Girls and Boys

Nasr Schools for Girls and Boys
Nasr Schools for Girls and Boys

Address: 6-2-905, Khairatabad, Lane Opposite Icici Bank, Hyderabad, Telangana 500004

Board: Various boards.

Type: Private

Founded: 1965

Current Principal: Various

Fees: Unknown

Email: Unknown

Phone: Unknown

Its a private school run by the Nasr Education Society and was established in 1965. It celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2015. According to facts, it was founded by Begum Anees Khan with the help of Mrs Raees Khan and Begum Najamuddin Khan. Begum Anees founded this for her daughter Aliya. The school has four branches- Gachibowli and Somajiguda for pre-primary students, Khairatabad for girls and Gachibowli for boys. It takes students, both boys and girls, in classes nursery-X, whereas girls can continue till XII too. It currently has approximately 8000 students. Sania Mirza and Dia Mirza are the most notable alumni of Nasr School. 

7. Sentia School

Sentia School
Sentia School

Address: Beside B K Enclave, Road No. 2Near Miyapur Bus Depot, Ranga Reddy District, Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad, 500074

Board: CBSE

Type: Co-Ed

Founded: Unknown

Current Principal: 

Fees: 80,000/ annum

Phone: 9985288821,9985388821

Email: [email protected]www.sentia.in

It is known to be the finest schools in Hyderabad providing a serene environment for its students. It is a Co-Ed school which intakes students from KG to class XII and is affiliated to CBSE. The school focuses on children’s overall development, and not just academic results. It has a number of co-curricular activities for increasing their self-confidence, like tennis, yoga, dramatics, skating, etc. 

8. Johnson Grammar School

Johnson Grammar School
Johnson Grammar School

Address: Plot No-A, 16, Nacharam – Mallapur Rd, Baba Nagar, Nacharam, Hyderabad, Telangana 500076

Board: ICSE, CBSE

Type: Private

Founded: 1974

Current Principal: Mrs Saraswathi Rao

Fees: Unknown

Email: [email protected]

Phone:+91 40 27173333, +91 40 27154869

A private school in Hyderabad, established in 1974 by S.R.N Mudiraj, affiliated to CBSE and ICSE. B. Suresh is the administrator presently. With a strength of 3000 students, it gives admissions in classes I-XII. It is ranked as the third-best school by Education Today. 

9. Jubilee Hills Public School

Jubilee Hills Public School
Jubilee Hills Public School

Address: Block III, Rd Number 71, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500033

Board: CBSE

Type: Co-Ed Private School

Founded: 1986

Current Principal: 

Fees: 29000 rupees/ annum

 Phone: +91-40-23548584/ 23607797

Email: [email protected]

Promoted by the Jubilee Hills Education Society in 1986, Jubilee Public School was started with just one classroom, whereas now it has a total of about 100 classrooms and 2100 students from pre-primary to class XII. It is well known to have received incredible results from its primary and secondary students. It has a 100 per cent result record for the past 21 years, with distinctions & first divisions mostly. Its campus size is 6 acres. It provides all gaming sports as well as wifi to its students.

10. P. Obul Reddy Public School

P. Obul Reddy Public School
P. Obul Reddy Public School

Address: Road Number 25, Venkatagiri, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500033

Board: CBSE

Type: Private

Founded: 1989

Current Principal: Mrs Latha Shankar

Fees: Unknown

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 040 23548912

Founded by Durgabai Deshmukh in 1989, it is one of the units that function under Andhra Mahila Sabha which was founded in 1937 and is affiliated to CBSE. The school motto, ‘Knowledge comes, wisdom lingers’ very truly defines the curriculum of this institution. Along with cultural values, it also inculcates students into developing basic aspects like self-reliance and independence. 

11. DAV Public School Hyderabad

DAV Public School  Hyderabad
DAV Public School Hyderabad

Address: Vivekananda Nagar, Kukatpally, Hyderabad, Telangana 500072

Board: CBSE

Type: Private

Founded: Unknown

Current Principal: Mrs. Vasantha.S.Raman

Fees: Up to 7000/ annum

Phone: 040-23065024

E-mail: [email protected]

DAV schools are a well-known chain of schools in India. This branch is located in Kukatpally, Hyderabad, Telangana. The medium of instruction is English with Hindi as a second language. It is a CBSE school. Intakes students in classes I-XII every year. 

12. Oakridge International School Hyderabad

Oakridge International School Hyderabad
Oakridge International School Hyderabad

Address: Nanakramguda Rd, Khajaguda, HITEC City, Hyderabad, Telangana 500008

Board: IBDP, CBSE

Type: Independent international school

Founded: 2001

Current Principal: Ms Hema Chennupaty

Fees: Unknown

Phone: +91 33337711/22

Email: [email protected]

Oakridge is an IB school located in Hyderabad, India. It offer students a choice between CBSE and IBDP and is a four day school. Shomie Das established this school in 2001. It currently has 3000 students approximately. 

13. Vidyaranya High School

Vidyaranya High School
Vidyaranya High School

Address: Door No 5-9-20,Opp.Telangana Secretariat, Saifabad, Khairatabad, Hyderabad, Telangana 500063 

Board: ICSE 

Type: Private

Founded: 1961

Current Principal: Unknown

Fees: Unknown

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +91-40-2323 5146 / 7789

Vidyaranya High School was established in 1961 in Hyderabad, India. Shanta Rameswar Rao is the founder of this school. The school’s ideology focuses on the teachings of Jiddu Krishnamurti. There are no exams until class VIII. It is an ICSE school. While Vidyaranya is an English-medium school, great importance is given to Indian languages, Indian music and culture as well as English literature, Indian History, literature, Western music (singing), multicultural activities, crafts, the student plays, and sports. Jr. NTR and Dia Mirza are notable alumni.

14. St Ann’s High School Hyderabad

St Ann's High School Hyderabad
St Ann’s High School Hyderabad

Address: 12-5-3/1, Tarnaka Main Rd, Doctor ZMES Society, Vijayapuri Colony, Mettuguda, Secunderabad, Telangana 500017

Board: Telangana State Board

Type: Girls only

Founded: 1871

Current Principal

Fees: Upto 11,500/ annum

Phone: +91 40 27801854

E-Mail : [email protected]

It was established back in 1871, basically, to impart education to the poor and needy. It was later split into two parts- a regular school and an orphanage.

Till 1966, boys and girls were both enrolled in St Ann’s High School but after that, it became an all girls’ school. Its famous alumni include Rakesh Sharma, Shanta Sinha, Diana Hayden. The school provides children with various facilities, games like Kho-Kho, Kabaddi, Cricket, Shuttle, Baseball, Basketball, Throwball, Tennis, Indoors, etc..

Enrollment of Students from classes K.G-XII is done every year. 

15. Sanghamitra School

Sanghamitra School
Sanghamitra School

Address: 2-32, Nizampet Rd, Jai Bharat Nagar, Hyder Nagar, Brindavan Colony, Kukatpally, Hyderabad, Telangana 500085

Board: CBSE

Type: Private

Founded: 1990

Current Principal: Mr. Nageswara Rao

Fees: Unknown

Phone: 040 23893847, 040 23052930

Email: [email protected]

Sanghamitra Foundation, an educational society registered with the Registrar of Societies, Hyderabad, established Sanghamitra school. The school has a total strength of 1800 in classes LKG-XII. Apart from academics, it also focuses on the discipline and independence of the children. 

Note:- The factors taken into consideration while compiling this include, but are not limited to, infrastructure, facilities, academic record, school achievements, student achievements, recognition, alumni, impact, prestige and popularity.

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I am a simple & straightforward person with a keen interest & flare for writing. I believe in writing precise & to the point articles. I am confident & I understand the needs of various sections of society. I think I am fairly educated to understand the doubts & find suitable solution regarding education in India.


Farhat Jamil

I am a simple & straightforward person with a keen interest & flare for writing. I believe in writing precise & to the point articles. I am confident & I understand the needs of various sections of society. I think I am fairly educated to understand the doubts & find suitable solution regarding education in India.

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Khan · 17th February 2020 at 10:44 am

Dear Farhat, On what basis you have rated the schools?

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