Which is the best school in Kolkata?

Orchids The International School currently has the highest parent rating among Kolkata schools on AdmissionSchool (5.0/5). "Best" depends on your child — compare the top 20 on board, fees and distance before shortlisting.

How are the best schools in Kolkata ranked on this page?

Purely on data: average parent rating first, then the number of reviews behind that rating. There is no paid placement and no editorial score.

What do the top schools in Kolkata cost?

Annual fees across Kolkata range ₹6K – ₹6.11 L/year. Each school page lists the grade-wise fee breakdown where the school has published it.

Which boards do Kolkata schools follow?

Kolkata has 205 CBSE, 125 ICSE and 10 IB/IGCSE schools listed.

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Best schools in Kolkata (2026-27)

Top 20 Kolkata schools by parent rating

1
Orchids The International School
5.0Joka
rated 5.0/5 across 3 parent reviews · CBSE curriculum · fees from ₹75K a year
2
St. James School
5.0Entally
rated 5.0/5 across 3 parent reviews · ICSE / CISCE curriculum
3
Angels World School
5.0Barrackpore
rated 5.0/5 across 3 parent reviews · CBSE curriculum
4
Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya
5.0Kolkata
rated 5.0/5 across 2 parent reviews · State Board curriculum
5
Don Bosco School
5.0Ballygunge
rated 5.0/5 across 2 parent reviews · ICSE curriculum · fees from ₹1.49 L a year
6
St. Thomas' Boys' School
5.0Kolkata
rated 5.0/5 across 2 parent reviews · ICSE curriculum · fees from ₹2.05 L a year
7
St. Xavier’s Collegiate School
5.0Park Street
rated 5.0/5 across 2 parent reviews · CISCE curriculum · fees from ₹1.25 L a year
8
IEM Public School
5.0Madhyamgram
rated 5.0/5 across 2 parent reviews · CBSE curriculum
9
Army Public School
5.0Ballygunge
rated 5.0/5 across 1 parent review · CBSE curriculum · fees from ₹70K a year
10
Loreto Day School
5.0Elliot
rated 5.0/5 across 1 parent review · ICSE curriculum · fees from ₹64K a year
11
Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic School
5.0Tollygunge
rated 5.0/5 across 1 parent review · ICSE curriculum · fees from ₹75K a year
12
Modern High School For Girls
5.0Ballygunge
rated 5.0/5 across 1 parent review · ICSE / CISCE curriculum · fees from ₹1.69 L a year
13
St. Thomas' Boys' School
5.0Khidirpur
rated 5.0/5 across 1 parent review · ICSE / CISCE curriculum
14
Brahmo Balika Shikshalaya
5.0Kolkata
rated 5.0/5 across 1 parent review · State Board curriculum
15
Khalsa High School
5.0Bhowanipore
rated 5.0/5 across 1 parent review · State Board curriculum
16
Aditya Academy Secondary School
5.0Kolkata
rated 5.0/5 across 1 parent review · CBSE curriculum
17
St. Andrews Public School
5.0Baguiati
rated 5.0/5 across 1 parent review · State Board curriculum
18
Young Indians Public School
5.0Mukundapur
rated 5.0/5 across 1 parent review · CBSE curriculum · fees from ₹44K a year
19
Delhi Public School Newtown
5.0New Town
rated 5.0/5 across 1 parent review · ICSE curriculum · fees from ₹2.21 L a year
20
Orchids The International School
5.0New Town
rated 5.0/5 across 1 parent review · CBSE curriculum · fees from ₹1.31 L a year

How we picked the best schools in Kolkata

Ranking is mechanical, not editorial. Schools are ordered by their average parent rating on AdmissionSchool, and ties are broken by how many reviews that rating rests on — a 4.6 from 40 parents outranks a 4.6 from four. Schools with no reviews yet are not ranked.

No school pays for a position on this page. Because ratings move as parents post reviews, this list changes through the 2026-27 admission cycle. Treat it as a shortlist starting point: check the board, the annual fee band and the commute from your home before you enquire, since the "best" school in Kolkata is the one that fits your child.

Best schools in Kolkata — FAQs

Orchids The International School currently has the highest parent rating among Kolkata schools on AdmissionSchool. "Best" depends on your child — compare the top 20 on board, fees and distance before shortlisting.

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