Best Schools in Karnataka 2026

The literacy rate of Karnataka is 75.36% which is more than the literacy rate of India i.e. 74.04%. Karnataka is home to a number of good governments as well as private schools. To kick-start the academic life of your children, it is important which school you choose.

Top schools in Karnataka

To give you information about the best, Careers360 brings you a comprehensive list of the best schools in Karnataka for the year 2024. This list of top schools in Karnataka includes more than 100 schools in the state. The schools are ranked based on a set rating methodology. And it is broadly divided into sections like Boarding schools, Day-Cum-Boarding Schools, and day schools that are affiliated with CBSE, ICSE, or other educational boards.

Top International Schools in Karnataka - Boarding

Top International Schools in Karnataka - Day Schools

International School	Board	Type	Rating
Indus International School, Bangalore	IB	Co-ed	AAAA+
Canadian International School, Bangalore	IB	Co-ed	AAAA
Greenwood High, Bangalore	IB	Co-ed	AAAA
The International School, Bangalore	IB	Co-ed	AAAA
Trio World Academy, Bangalore	CIE	Co-ed	AAAA
Bangalore International School, Bangalore	IB	Co-ed	AAA+
Candor International School, Bangalore	IB	Co-ed	AAA+

Top National Schools in Karnataka - Boarding Schools

International School	Board	Type	Rating
Stonehill International School, Bangalore	IB	Co-ed	AAAA+

Top National Schools in Karnataka - Day-Cum-Boarding Schools

National School	Board	Type	Rating
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Balehonnur	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA+
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Chara Hebri	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA+
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Panchavati	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA+
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Tumkur	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA+
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Bagalur, Bangalore Urban	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Dharwad	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Gajanur	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Hondarabala	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kuknoor	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Mavinakere, Hassan	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA
Rashtriya Military School, Bangalore	CBSE	Boys	AAAA
Amber Valley Residential School, Chikmagalur	ISC	Co-ed	AAAA
BGS International Residential School, Bangalore	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Belgaum	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Bellary	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Bijapur	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Chikkaballapura	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Chitradurga	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kodagu	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Mandya	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Yadgiri	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Doddaballapur	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA
Rashtriya Military School, Belgaum	CBSE	Boys	AAA
Sainik School, Bijapur	CBSE	Boys	AAA
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Narayanpur, Bidar	CBSE	Co-ed	NR

Top International Schools in Karnataka - Day-Cum-Boarding

Rating Schema

Schools ranked with an AAAAA rating lie in a threshold of 95-99 percentile and are termed Exceptional. Those rated AAAA+ come in a threshold of 90-94 percentile and are coined as outstanding. AAAA-ranked schools are the best schools and they come between the 80-89 percentile. Schools that are very good lie in a range of 70-79 percentile and are rated AAA+. Those schools with AAA ratings are Good schools that lie within a threshold of 60-69 percentile. AA+ schools are acceptable schools. These lie in the 50-59 percentile. In the end, schools with AA ratings are average schools that lie in a threshold of 40-49 percentile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Which is the best Day-Cum-Boarding in Karnataka?
Answer: The best day-cum-board school in Karnataka is Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya. 

Question: How can I get an application form for admission to JNVST Class 6?
Answer: The application form for JNVST Class 6 Admission will be available online on the official website of NVS. 

Question: Which is the top CBSE board Day School in Karnataka?
Answer:  Little rock Indian school, Brahmavar is the top CBSE board day school in Karnataka.