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Top 15 Schools in Chennai

The top 15 schools in Chennai ranked by SchoolScout rating, verified status and fee transparency. Admission year 2027-28.

Chennai
65 Schools Listed
Ranked by Rating
#1

Orchids The International School is a CBSE school (coed) in Thoraipakkam, Chennai offering classes from Nursery - 10 Class with annual fees of ₹1.1L–2.2L/yr.

#2

Sri Chaitanya School is a CBSE school (coed) in Jafferkhanpet, Chennai offering classes from 1 - 10 Class with annual fees of ₹37K–47K/yr.

#3
Sishya School
Day School

Sishya School

Adyar ICSE Coed
1 - 12 Class 20:1 ratio

₹38K – ₹42K

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Sishya School is a ICSE school (coed) in Adyar, Chennai offering classes from 1 - 12 Class with annual fees of ₹38K–42K/yr.

#4

Orchids The International School is a CBSE school (coed) in Manapakkam, Chennai offering classes from Nursery - 9 Class with annual fees of ₹1.5L–2.2L/yr.

#5

CPS Global School is a Cambridge school (coed) in Anna Nagar, Chennai offering classes from 1 - 12 Class with annual fees of ₹3.0L–3.0L/yr.

#6

N.S.N Memorial Senior Secondary School is a CBSE school (coed) in Chitlapakkam, Chennai offering classes from 1 - 12 Class with annual fees of ₹54K–71K/yr.

#7
Crescent School
Day School

Crescent School

Vandalur CBSE Coed
1 - 10 Class 20:1 ratio

₹80K – ₹1.1L

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Crescent School is a CBSE school (coed) in Vandalur, Chennai offering classes from 1 - 10 Class with annual fees of ₹80K–1.1L/yr.

#8

Chettinad Vidyashram is a CBSE school (coed) in Raja Annamalai Puram, Chennai offering classes from 1 - 12 Class with annual fees of ₹68K–75K/yr.

#9

Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Senior Secondary School is a CBSE school (coed) in K.K. Nagar, Chennai offering classes from 1 - 12 Class with annual fees of ₹58K–65K/yr.

#10

Sunshine Chennai Senior Secondary School is a CBSE school (coed) in Madipakkam, Chennai offering classes from 1 - 12 Class with annual fees of ₹76K–80K/yr.

#11

Zion Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a State Board school (coed) in Sembakkam, Chennai offering classes from Toddler - 12 Class with annual fees of ₹40K–40K/yr.

#12

D.A.V. Public School is a CBSE school (coed) in Velachery, Chennai offering classes from 1 - 12 Class with annual fees of ₹33K–44K/yr.

#13

Orchids The International School is a CBSE school (coed) in Velachery, Chennai offering classes from Nursery - 8 Class with annual fees of ₹1.0L–1.5L/yr.

#14
BVM Global
Day School

BVM Global

Sithalapakkam CBSE Coed
1 - 12 Class 23:1 ratio

₹61K – ₹82K

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BVM Global is a CBSE school (coed) in Sithalapakkam, Chennai offering classes from 1 - 12 Class with annual fees of ₹61K–82K/yr.

#15

Good Shepherd Matriculation Higher Secondary School is a State Board school (girls) in Nungambakkam, Chennai offering classes from 1 - 12 Class with annual fees of ₹12K–20K/yr.

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How many schools are in Chennai?▾

SchoolScout lists 65 verified schools in Chennai across CBSE, ICSE, IB and IGCSE boards.

Which is the top-rated school in Chennai?▾

Orchids The International School is among the highest-rated schools in Chennai on SchoolScout. Rankings are based on verified parent reviews and SchoolScout data.

What are school fees like in Chennai?▾

School fees in Chennai vary by board and tier. CBSE schools are generally ₹40,000–₹2,00,000/year; IB and IGCSE schools can go up to ₹5,00,000+/year. Compare verified fee data on SchoolScout.

When do admissions open for schools in Chennai?▾

Most schools in Chennai open admissions between October and February for the April academic year start. Check real-time admission status for each school directly on SchoolScout.

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Schools are ranked by SchoolScout rating (highest first), then by verified profile status, then by lower starting fees. Ratings are based on parent reviews collected on the SchoolScout platform.

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Last updated: November 2026 · Data sourced from verified school profiles on SchoolScout