Which is the best school in Shimla?

Roots Country School currently has the highest parent rating among Shimla schools on AdmissionSchool (5.0/5). "Best" depends on your child — compare the top 14 on board, fees and distance before shortlisting.

How are the best schools in Shimla 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 Shimla cost?

Annual fees across Shimla range ₹23K – ₹2.73 L/year. Each school page lists the grade-wise fee breakdown where the school has published it.

Which boards do Shimla schools follow?

Shimla has 59 CBSE, 1 ICSE and 1 IB/IGCSE schools listed.

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Best schools in Shimla (2026-27)

Top 14 Shimla schools by parent rating

1
Roots Country School
5.0Shimla
rated 5.0/5 across 2 parent reviews · CBSE curriculum
2
Mount Shivalik Public School
5.0Shimla
rated 5.0/5 across 1 parent review · CBSE curriculum · fees from ₹1.50 L a year
3
Saraswati Paradise International Public School
5.0Shimla
rated 5.0/5 across 1 parent review · CBSE curriculum
4
St. Edwards School
5.0Shimla
rated 5.0/5 across 1 parent review · CBSE curriculum
5
Bishop Cotton School
5.0Shimla
rated 5.0/5 across 1 parent review · ICSE / Cambridge curriculum
6
Shimla Public School
5.0Shimla
rated 5.0/5 across 1 parent review · CISCE curriculum
7
Auckland House School
4.5Shimla
rated 4.5/5 across 2 parent reviews · CISCE curriculum
8
Saraswati Vidya Mandir
4.0Shimla
rated 4.0/5 across 1 parent review · CBSE curriculum · fees from ₹23K a year
9
Laureate Public School
4.0Shimla
rated 4.0/5 across 1 parent review · CBSE curriculum
10
Satya Prakash Memorial Model High School
4.0Shimla
rated 4.0/5 across 1 parent review · State Board curriculum
11
JMK International School
4.0Shimla
rated 4.0/5 across 1 parent review · CBSE curriculum
12
DAV Public School
4.0Shimla
rated 4.0/5 across 1 parent review · CBSE curriculum · fees from ₹2.10 L a year
13
Ivy International School
4.0Shimla
rated 4.0/5 across 1 parent review · CBSE curriculum · fees from ₹2.49 L a year
14
Delhi Public School
4.0Shimla
rated 4.0/5 across 1 parent review · CBSE curriculum

How we picked the best schools in Shimla

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 Shimla is the one that fits your child.

Best schools in Shimla — FAQs

Roots Country School currently has the highest parent rating among Shimla schools on AdmissionSchool. "Best" depends on your child — compare the top 14 on board, fees and distance before shortlisting.

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