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Top 10 State-board schools in Tamil Nadu (1970)
State-board schools in Tamil Nadu remain a strong choice for families looking for regional curriculum alignment, lower fees, and access to state-level entrance exams. We've ranked 10 of the top state-board schools.
AdmissionSchool Editorial·Updated 17 Jun 2026·10 schools ranked
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Vana Vani Matriculation Higher Secondary School
IIT Madras Campus, Chennai
State Board
Fees: ₹44K – ₹63K/year
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Hilton Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Chromepet, Chennai
State Board
Fees: ₹1.13 L – ₹1.91 L/year
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Sri Venkateshwara Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Thirumullaivoyal, Chennai
State Board
Fees: ₹64K – ₹1.38 L/year
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St. Mary's Anglo-Indian Higher Secondary School
George Town, Chennai
State Board
Fees: ₹17K – ₹17K/year
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Dominic Savio Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Mylapore, Chennai
State Board
Fees: ₹77K – ₹79K/year
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Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Nungambakkam, Chennai
State Board
Fees: ₹12K – ₹20K/year
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Compare BS vs VVMHS vs Hilton →About this ranking
This list covers the Top State across Tamil Nadu, drawing schools from multiple cities. Recurring names at the top include Braeside School, Vana Vani Matriculation Higher Secondary School and Hilton Matriculation Higher Secondary School. The order weighs parent ratings, published board results, facilities depth and verified school information on AdmissionSchool.
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How we ranked these schools. Our editorial team combines verified data from each school's profile — accreditation, infrastructure, student-teacher ratio, fees transparency, and admission process — with signals like profile completeness, parent reviews, and recency of updates. We do not accept payment for placement on this list. Rankings refresh periodically as new data becomes available. Read our editorial policy or how we verify schools.
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AdmissionSchool lists multiple verified state-board schools in Tamil Nadu. This curated ranking features the top 10 based on academic performance, facilities, and verified parent reviews.
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