Best Schools in Himachal Pradesh 2026

Many parents who think of sending their children to boarding schools consider Himachal Pradesh state among their top choice. True, one could find boarding schools cropping up at almost every turn of the winding roads. To help make them make a better decision, Careers360 has rated the top schools of Himachal Pradesh in both the boarding and day school category.

Among the boarding schools, the CBSE affiliated Pinegrove School of Solan has earned the highest rating of AAAA+, Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School of Sidhpur with a rating of AAAA is among the top schools in Himachal Pradesh in the day school category. Careers360 brings you a comprehensive list of best schools in Himachal Pradesh classifying it into boarding and day-cum-boarding schools.

Top 10 Schools in Himachal Pradesh

Based on the rating of Himachal Pradesh schools, below we have listed some best schools that help parents to make a better decision for their wards.

Schools	Board	Type	Rating
Pinegrove School, Solan	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA+
The Lawrence School, Sanawar	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA+
Bishop Cotton School, Shimla	ISC	Boys	AAAA
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Dungrin	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Pandoh	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA
Army Public School, Dagshai	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Eklavya Model Residential School, Nichar	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
International Sahaja Public School, Dharamshala	ISC	Co-ed	AAA+
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kinnaur	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kothipura	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+

Best Boarding Schools in Himachal Pradesh

Schools	Board	Type	Rating
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Nahan	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Paprola	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Pekhubela	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Theog	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kunihar	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Sarol	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA
Rashtriya Military School, Chail	CBSE	Boys	AAA
Tagore Vanasthali Public School, Kuthar	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA
Tibetan Children's Village, Mandi	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA

Top Day-Cum-Boarding Schools in Himachal Pradesh

School	Board	Type	Rating
Auckland House School, Shimla	ISC	Girls	AAAA

Top Day Schools in Himachal Pradesh

School	Board	Type	Rating
Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School, Sidhpur	ISC	Co-Ed	AAAA
The Scholars Home, Paonta Sahib	CBSE	Co-Ed	AAAA
Aadhunik Public School, Sidhbari	CBSE	Co-Ed	AAA+
Akal Academy, Sirmaur	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
BD Dav Senior Secondary Public School, Dharamshala	CBSE	Co-Ed	AAA+
DAV Ambuja Vidya Niketan Public School, Darlaghat	CBSE	Co-Ed	AAA+
DAV Public School, Hamirpur	CBSE	Co-Ed	AAA+
DAV Public School, Lakkar Bazar, Shimla	CBSE	Co-Ed	AAA+
DAV Public School, Nahan	CBSE	Co-Ed	AAA+
DAV Public School, New Shimla	CBSE	Co-Ed	AAA+
DAV Public School, Palampur	CBSE	Co-Ed	AAA+
Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bhanala	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Mount Carmel School, Gaggal, Kangra	ISC	Co-ed	AAA+
Mount Carmel School, Una	ISC	Co-ed	AAA+
Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School, Dalhousie	ISC	Co-ed	AAA+
Day	Board	Type	Rating
Sri Aurobindo Public School, Baddi	CBSE	Co-Ed	AAA+
St Luke's Senior Secondary School, Solan	CBSE	Co-Ed	AAA+
St Mary's High School, Sundernagar	CBSE	Co-Ed	AAA+
St. Edward’s School, Shimla	CBSE	Boys	AAA+
DAV Public Senior Secondary School, Greyoh	CBSE	Co-Ed	AAA
Dayanand Public Shool, Shimla	CBSE	Co-Ed	AAA
Vivek International Public School, Baddi	CBSE	Co-Ed	AAA
DAV Public School, Ghumarwin	CBSE	Co-Ed	NR

Rating Methodology

Before checking the best schools in Himachal Pradesh, one should understand the rating methodology of Careers360 and what are the standards fixed for the rating. The lowest rating starts at AA and the highest ends at AAAAA. Here is the rating methodology that was considered to make the list of top schools in Himachal Pradesh.

Rating Schema
Rating	Thresholds	Standing
AAAAA	95-99 percentile	Exceptional
AAAA+	90-94 percentile	Outstanding
AAAA	80-89 percentile	Best
AAA+	70-79 percentile	Very Good
AAA	60-69 percentile	Good
AA+	50-59 percentile	Acceptable
AA	40-49 percentile	Average

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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

Question: Is there any Sainik school in Himachal Pradesh?

Answer: Yes, Sainik School Sujanpur Tira is in Himachal Pradesh.

Question: Which is the best boarding school in Himachal Pradesh?

Answer: Pinegrove School, Solan is one of the best boarding school in HP.

Question: Which is best CBSE day schools in Himachal Pradesh?

Answer: The Scholars Home, Paonta Sahib is one of the best schools in Himachal Pradesh.

Question: How to get admission in best school of Himachal Pradesh?

Answer: Students need to check the official website of the school or connect with the school authorities to know the exact admission process of that particular school.

Question: Is Himachal Pradesh good for education?

Answer: The state has some of the best schools with AAAA+ and AAAA ratings.

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Kendriya Vidyalaya No 2, Hardaspur

Chamba, Himachal Pradesh

Chamba, Himachal PradeshAnnual Fees: ₹ 9,625 (CBSE-Class10)

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Guru Nanak Mission Public School Devi Nagar, Devi Nagar

Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh

Sirmaur, Himachal PradeshAnnual Fees: ₹ 40,740 (CBSE-Class10)

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Gender: Co-ed

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Kendriya Vidyalaya Dharampur (Mandi), Dharampur

Mandi, Himachal Pradesh

Mandi, Himachal PradeshAnnual Fees: ₹ 9,625 (CBSE-Class10)

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Gender: Co-ed

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DCM Land Of Gods School, Shimla Hills

Solan, Himachal Pradesh

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Gender: Co-ed

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