Schools in Punjab
27,083 recognised schools (UDISE+, Real Time): 19,165 government, 420 aided and 7,487 private.
27,083
schools
19,165
government
420
government-aided
7,487
private
13,437
primary
4,480
upper primary
3,868
secondary
5,298
higher secondary
Other states and union territories
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Punjab?
UDISE+ lists 27,083 recognised schools in Punjab (Real Time): 19,165 government, 420 government-aided and 7,487 private schools.
What share of schools in Punjab are private?
28% of recognised schools in Punjab are private unaided schools; 71% are government schools.
How many higher secondary schools are in Punjab?
5,298 schools in Punjab offer higher secondary classes (Classes 11–12), alongside 3,868 secondary schools.