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World’s Largest School Survey Unveiled: EducationWorld India School Rankings 2026-27

Bengaluru : EducationWorld, in association with AZ Research Partners Pvt. Ltd. (AZR, estb. 2002), Bangalore, released the 20th consecutive annual EducationWorld India School Rankings (EWISR) 2026-27. Based on a nationwide field survey of 18,000 respondents, including parents of school-going children, faculty, educators, and counsellors in 34 cities, EWISR 2026-27 rates and ranks the country’s Top 4500 schools in 34 cities and 22 states across India on 14-15 parameters of educational excellence, making it the world’s largest and most comprehensive school rankings survey.

The survey rates and ranks the country’s Top 4,500 schools in 3 main and 29 sub-categories -- Day: Co-ed, Boys and Girls, Day-cum-boarding, Vintage Coed Day, Vintage Boys, Vintage Girls, Vintage Day-cum-Boarding; Ivy League Day and Ivy League Day-cum-Boarding; Boarding: Co-ed, Girls and Boys, Vintage Co-ed, Vintage Girls and Vintage Boys; Ivy League Boarding schools International: Day, Day-cum-boarding and fully Residential; Vintage International Residential; Ivy League Day and Ivy League Day-cum-Boarding. It also rates and ranks India’s best Government Day and Boarding schools, Special Needs, Budget Private and Philanthropy Schools.

Last year (2025), responding to feedback from stakeholders and expert advice from international education researchers, EducationWorld introduced a new ‘Ivy League’ category to celebrate the “best of the best” schools that have consistently dominated EW rankings across critical parameters of excellence such as teacher competence, academic reputation, co-curricular, sports education, etc., over the years. While all are awarded a common #1 rank, these Ivy League schools are awarded stars (1–5) to differentiate them inter se.


 

Top Ivy League Schools, India #1 (5 Star) 2026-27

Among the select schools elevated to the Ivy League category with India #1 (5 star) rank this year are:

Ivy League Day Schools EWISR 2026-27 are:

  • Inventure Academy, Bengaluru – recognized for its Fit-for-Life curriculum and balanced focus on academics, co-curriculars and student well-being.

  • Vasant Valley School, Delhi – acclaimed for teacher welfare and academic reputation.

Ivy League Day-cum-Boarding School:

  • Daly College, Indore

  • Greenwood High, Bengaluru

Ivy League Boarding Schools:

  • Mayo College, Ajmer

Ivy League International Day Schools:

  • Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai

  • Oberoi International School, Mumbai

Ivy League International Day-cum-Boarding School:

  • Jayshree Periwal International School, Jaipur

  • Harrow International School, Bengaluru

“The objective of the annual EWISR is to encourage the managements of India’s best primary-secondaries to strive for continuous upgradation to provide learning outcomes on a par with the world’s best. The USP (unique sales proposition) of EWISR is that it not only ranks India’s best schools in three major and 29 sub-categories, it also ranks them in their states and towns and cities under 15 parameters of education excellence (teacher competence, teacher welfare and development, leadership, sports education, infrastructure etc -- attention to detail is unmatched globally). The second objective is that parents should have detailed information prior to selecting the most suitable school for their children. A third objective is that India’s best should serve as role models for over 1 million schools not included in the EWISR league tables” said Dilip Thakore, Founder-Editor, EducationWorld

In EWISR 2026-27, India’s #1 Day Schools are:

  • Springdales School, Dhaula Kuan, Delhi - Day Co-ed School

  • The Sanskaar Valley School, Bhopal - Day-cum-Boarding

  • Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School, Chandigarh -Girls Day School

  • St. John’s High School, Chandigarh -Boys Day School

India’s top-ranked Boarding Schools 2026-27 are:

  • Sarala Birla Academy, Bengaluru # 1+ along with Welham Boys School, Dehradun at #1 (Boys boarding)

  • Ecole Globale International Girls School, Dehradun(Girls boarding)

  • The Assam Valley School, Balipara (Co-ed boarding)

India’s #1 Vintage Legacy Schools in EWISR 2026-27 are:

  • St. Michael’s High School, Patna - Vintage Legacy Co-ed School

  • St. Mary’s School, Pune - Vintage Legacy Girls Day School

  • St. Mary’s School, Mazgaon, Mumbai - Vintage Legacy Boys Day School

  • La Martiniere Boys College, Lucknow - Vintage Legacy Day-cum-Boarding School

  • The Lawrence School, Lovedale, Ooty - Vintage Legacy Co-ed boarding

  • All Saints’ College, Nainital - Vintage Legacy Girls Boarding

  • Bishop Cotton School, Shimla -Vintage Legacy Boys Boarding

  • Woodstock School, Mussoorie -Vintage Legacy International Residential

India’s #1 International Schools in EWISR 2026-27 are:

  • Aditya Birla World Academy, Mumbai (Day)

  • Greenwood High International, Bengaluru (Day-cum-Boarding)

  • Mussoorie International School (Fully Residential)

This year India’s #1 Government Day Schools are: 

  • Army Public School, Delhi Cantt- Central Government Day school,

  • Rashtriya Military School, Bengaluru-Government Boarding School

  • Government Model Sr Sec School, Sector 16 D, Chandigarh -State Government Day School

India’s #1 Schools in other categories are:

  • The Aditya Birla Integrated School, Mumbai - Special Needs School

  • Muni International School, Delhi- Budget Private School.

  • Pardada Pardadi School, Bulandshahr - Most Admired Philanthropic School

Ms. Shubra Mishra, Founder-Director, AZ Research Partners, added “This year we expanded our survey to 18,000 respondents across 34 cities in 22 states.For this exercise, we used a fully structured questionnaire and responses have been entered using an online link. To conduct interviews with sample respondents, we gave them the option of face-to-face, telephonic and online link, and to control unfair push by any school or its support system only one response has been accepted per selected respondent. Any response suspected of trying to influence results in favour of any school has been rejected. Learning continuously from experience, I believe we have developed a water-proof evaluation system for assessing schools in all major categories and sub-categories.”

The 14 parameters of education excellence on which the schools were evaluated are:

  • Academic Reputation

  • Competence of Faculty

  • Individual Attention to Students

  • Leadership/Management Quality

  • Curriculum and pedagogy

  • Co-curricular Education

  • Sports Education

  • Community Service

  • Parental Involvement

  • Teacher Welfare and Development

  • Value for Money

  • Mental and Emotional Well-being Services

  • Infrastructure Provision 

  • Special Needs Education

  • All legacy schools are also assessed under a 15th -- Quality of alumni -- parameter

EducationWorld (estb. 1999) is India’s #1 education newsmagazine with a readership of over 1 million comprising teachers, parents, and senior students. Its mission statement is to “build the pressure of public opinion to make education the #1 item on the national agenda”.

For more information, please visit www.educationworld.in






 

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26-09-2026

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Aries

Ganesha says it will be an important day for you, Aries. Your energy and confidence are ready to take you to new heights. Today you will be able to express your thoughts with clarity, which will increase your communication skills. New opportunities may arise in the working areas, which you have to be ready to take advantage of. In social life, you can make new meetings, which will prove beneficial for you in the future. This day will be good for solving family issues, and you will be able to establish better relations with your close ones. In the field of health, take care of your routine and resort to yoga or meditation to relieve mental stress. Controlling your expenses will be a smart move, as any sudden financial need may arise. Overall, this day is for you to stay positive, just use your insight and energy properly.

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Pisces

Ganesha says it is going to be a positive day for you. Your sensitivity and intuition will flourish today, allowing you to establish better connections between yourself and others. It is time to connect with someone or refresh old memories. Try to communicate with people close to you, as it will strengthen your relationships. In the field of work, your creativity will be cyclical today. If you are working on a project, your ideas will be new and full of innovation. Do not be afraid to share your ideas, it will give you positive feedback from your colleagues. In terms of financial condition, avoid any big investments. Small expenses will prove to be justified but think well before making any big decisions for the long term. In terms of health, focus on a balanced diet and regular exercise. For mental health, practicing meditation or yoga will help keep you stress-free.

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Aquarius

Ganesha says new opportunities are likely to open up for you. You will be in a position to take your creative abilities to new heights. This is the time to share your ideas and make new plans. Your friends and family will support your ideas, so it will be beneficial to take their advice into account. Positive changes are possible in business. This is the right time to work on an important project. You will get an opportunity to use your skills and knowledge properly. But, be careful; in some cases, you will need to control your emotions. In personal life, relationships will deepen. You will try to spend more time with your loved ones. This is a good time for love and companionship. Enjoy emotional moments that will make your relationships stronger. Be health conscious. Dedication to yoga and meditation will give you mental peace. These activities will keep not only your body but also your mind active. Overall, today will be full of possibilities for you. Stay committed to your dreams and work on them.

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Capricorn

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Sagittarius

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Scorpio

Ganesha says today will be full of enthusiasm and energy. You will move towards achieving your goals, and your hard work will pay off. Social life will also be active; you will get a good chance to spend time with friends and family. In terms of health, take a little caution. Focusing on meditation and exercise will help reduce mental stress. This is also a good time to take up a new hobby, which can unleash your creativity. Take wise steps in terms of money. Make informed decisions while investing. For potential financial gains, take a look at past projects again. Your career is showing good signs of progress. Your ideas may be appreciated at the workplace, which will increase your confidence. Still, some issues may require restraint. Overall, today will prove to be positive and auspicious for you. Spend it with pride with your loved ones.

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Libra

Ganesha says today will be a very auspicious and positive day. You will get a chance to clarify your thoughts, which will bring stability to your personal and professional relationships. Your communication skills will increase, and this will open the doors of new possibilities for you. Your creativity and aesthetic sense will be especially strong today. If you are associated with any art or design, your work will be appreciated. This is the right time to express your feelings. If you are confused about a decision, trust your intuition; it will show you the right path. In terms of health, small changes can make your life better. Focus on regular exercise and a balanced diet. In love and relationships, a new understanding will develop, which will strengthen the mutual bond even more. Overall, this day is a sign of positive changes and new beginnings for you. Stay focused on your goals and recognize your inner strengths.

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Virgo

Ganesha says today is a suitable day to highlight your cognitive abilities and business skills. Today, you will be full of clarity and precision in your actions, which will increase your value among your colleagues and superiors. There is a possibility of bringing some changes to your routine, which will bring positive results for you. This is a good time to improve relations with family members. Try to resolve any old disputes, and keep communication open. In terms of health, meditation and yoga will bring mental peace. Also, take some time out of your routine for exercise. From a financial point of view, this is the right time to make a good plan for the right investment. Take a good look at the options available to you and make a wise decision. Overall, today will prove to be a day of new possibilities and positive changes for you. Be full of confidence and stay focused on your goals.

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Leo

Ganesha says today will be a day full of energy and inspiration. Your confidence will increase and your thoughts will come out with clarity. On this day, you will be able to see some new possibilities in your career, which will bring you hard work. Mutual understanding and harmony will increase your relationship, which will create a happy atmosphere among the family. This is a great time to express your thoughts clearly, so do not hesitate to communicate with your partner or friends. It is important to be health conscious, a little exercise and meditation will maintain your mental and physical health. Overall, this day will bring activity and positivity for you, so make the most of all the opportunities!

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Cancer

Ganesha says it will be a day of information and communication for you. Your mind will be full of ideas and you will be able to express your ideas well. There is a possibility of some new opportunities in professional life, which can prove beneficial for you. It is a good time to strengthen relationships with your colleagues, so work together at the workplace. Your emotional state will also be strong. Time spent with family will give you satisfaction. If you have any old problem going on, then the right time is coming to solve it. However, you need to keep your emotions under control, so that you do not get agitated over small things. In terms of health, try to practice yoga and meditation. It will empower you both mentally and physically. Take informed decisions in financial matters; do not rush into any investments. In summary, this day will be all about communication and cooperation, which will lead to positive changes for you.

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Gemini

Ganesha says there will be a new energy and freshness in your thoughts, which will make your personality even more attractive. Social contacts are likely to increase, which will expand your network. You will be inspired to spend blissful time with your friends and family. Some positive changes can also be seen in the business sector. The results of your hard work will gradually start coming, and this will motivate you to move forward. Keep in mind that while sharing your ideology, work with empathy, this will strengthen your relationship with colleagues. It is important to be health conscious. A little attention and relaxation will give you mental freshness. Practicing yoga or meditation will be beneficial for you. This day will be full of positivity and new possibilities for you. Express your mind openly and do not hesitate to adopt new ideas.

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Taurus

Ganesha says it will prove to be a positive day for you, Taurus. You will feel energetic and full of confidence. The time has come to reap the fruits of your hard work and efforts. The workload may stress you for a while, but you will face all the challenges recognizing your strengths. Sweetness will also remain in your relationships. Spending time with your family and friends will be a source of joy for you. Conversation with someone special can give you a new vision and promote mutual understanding. A special occasion may be organized among friends or family, which will bring happiness and harmony to you. Moments spent with loved ones will give you mental peace. It is important to be health conscious. A little exercise or yoga will give peace to your mind and energy to your body. Your day will be full of happiness and positivity, just keep your thoughts and emotions balanced.

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