Schools in Delhi (2026)
2,254 schools · 1,176,373 students · 1175 private, 1031 government, 46 kendriya vidyalaya, 2 navodaya vidyalaya · median Students 944.
Delhi has 2,254 schools in India's 2026 data, together educating about 1,176,373 students. By level there are 1,921 senior secondary, 333 secondary; by sector 1,175 private, 1,031 government, 46 kendriya vidyalaya, 2 navodaya vidyalaya.
The median Students across Delhi's schools is 944. Total enrolment reported to UDISE+ for the latest census year.
The largest schools are Kulachi Hansraj Model School (5,541 students), Bal Bharati Public School (5,296 students), Bal Bharati Public School (5,296 students). 229 schools are single-sex.
Schools are spread across 11 districts, with the most in New Delhi (602), North West Delhi (458), East Delhi (273), West Delhi (223).
2,254 further schools in Delhi are listed without a rank (small rolls, no published Students, or unscored types); they appear on their district pages and in search.
Largest districts in Delhi
All schools in Delhi by type (UDISE+)
Beyond the CBSE schools profiled on this page, the Ministry of Education's UDISE+ census counts 5,618 recognised schools of every board in Delhi (Real Time): 2,625 government, 237 government-aided and 2,756 private.
Source: UDISE+ Know Your School, Ministry of Education, Government of India. All states and union territories →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Delhi?
No school in Delhi currently qualifies for a ranking; schools need published Students data and at least 0 students.
How many schools are in Delhi?
Delhi has 2254 schools (1921 senior secondary, 333 secondary) educating 1,176,373 students in 2026.
What is the typical Students in Delhi?
The median Students across schools in Delhi is 944. Total enrolment reported to UDISE+ for the latest census year.