Schools in Kerala (2026)
1,478 schools · 534,670 students · 1219 private, 206 government, 39 kendriya vidyalaya, 14 navodaya vidyalaya · median Students 432.
Kerala has 1,478 schools in India's 2026 data, together educating about 534,670 students. By level there are 890 senior secondary, 581 secondary, 7 middle; by sector 1,219 private, 206 government, 39 kendriya vidyalaya, 14 navodaya vidyalaya.
The median Students across Kerala's schools is 432. Total enrolment reported to UDISE+ for the latest census year.
The largest schools are Ansar English School (4,020 students), Ansar English School (4,020 students), Christ Nagar Senior Secondary School (3,895 students). 2 schools are single-sex.
Schools are spread across 14 districts, with the most in Ernakulam (211), Thiruvananthapuram (147), Malappuram (133), Thrissur (128).
1,478 further schools in Kerala 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 Kerala
All schools in Kerala by type (UDISE+)
Beyond the CBSE schools profiled on this page, the Ministry of Education's UDISE+ census counts 15,698 recognised schools of every board in Kerala (Real Time): 4,757 government, 7,157 government-aided and 3,040 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 Kerala?
No school in Kerala currently qualifies for a ranking; schools need published Students data and at least 0 students.
How many schools are in Kerala?
Kerala has 1478 schools (581 secondary, 890 senior secondary, 7 middle) educating 534,670 students in 2026.
What is the typical Students in Kerala?
The median Students across schools in Kerala is 432. Total enrolment reported to UDISE+ for the latest census year.