Best Schools in Maharashtra 2025

School is the first formal place for child’s learning. So everyone wants the best school for their child. Maharashtra being on the top places for education in India has a wide range of options to choose the best school in Maharashtra. To make your task easy, Careers360 brings you a comprehensive list of top schools in Maharashtra.

The list mentions the best schools of Maharashtra classified under as boarding, day-cum-boarding and day schools as exceptional, best, acceptable, good etc. Also, check the list of best schools which offer International Baccalaureate certificates in Maharashtra state along with the top schools in India.

Top Schools in Maharashtra

Here are the best schools of Maharashtra along with details of type, board and rating.

International School	Board	Type	Rating
Mahindra United World College of India, Pune	IB	Co-ed	AAAAA
D Y Patil International School, Nerul	IB	Co-ed	AAAA
International School Aamby, Pune	IB	Co-ed	AAAA
Symbiosis International School, Pune	IB	Co-ed	AAAA
The Cathedral Vidya School, Lonavala	IB	Co-ed	AAAA
Edubridge International School, Mumbai	IB	Co-ed	AAA+

Top International Day-Cum-Boarding Schools in Maharashtra

International School	Board	Type	Rating
Fravashi International Academy, Nashik	CIE	Co-ed	AAAA+
Indus International School, Pune	IB	Co-ed	AAAA+
Mercedes-Benz International School, Pune	IB	Co-ed	AAAA+
Vishwashanti Gurukul, Loni	IB	Co-ed	AAAA+
Prudence International School, Panvel	CIE	Co-ed	AAAA
D Y Patil International College, Pune	IB	Co-ed	AAAA
Singapore International School, Mumbai	IB	Co-ed	AAAA

Top International Day Schools in Maharashtra

International School	Board	Type	Rating
Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai	IB	Co-ed	AAAAA
Ecole Mondiale World School, Mumbai	IB	Co-ed	AAAAA
The Cathedral and John Connon School**	IB/AP	Co-ed	AAAAA
American School of Bombay, Mumbai	IB	Co-ed	AAAA+
Oberoi International School, Mumbai	IB	Co-ed	AAAA+
Poddar International School, Mumbai	IB	Co-ed	AAAA+
B.D.Somani International School, Mumbai	IB	Co-ed	AAAA
Tridha, Andheri (E), Mumbai	CIE	Co-ed	NR

Top National Boarding schools in Maharashtra

National School	Board	Type	Rating
Anubhuti International Residential School, Jalgaon	ISC	Co-ed	AAAA+
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Gondia	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA
BK Birla Centre for Education, Pune	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Ahmednagar	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Akkalkuwa, Nandurbar	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Aurangabad	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Beed	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Dindori, Nashik	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Navsari	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Pokharapur	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Ratnagiri	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Shegaon	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Wardha	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Washim	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Yavatmal	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
New Era High School, Panchgani	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Sahyadri School, Pune	ISC	Co-ed	AAA+
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kagal	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Latur	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Palghar, Thane	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Sangli	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Talodhi, Chandrapur	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA

Top National Day-Cum-Boarding schools in Maharashtra

National School	Board	Type	Rating
The Bishop's School, Pune	ISC	Boys	AAAA
Barnes School, Devlali	ISC	Co-ed	AAA
Hon Sharad Pawar Public School, Nashik	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA

Top National Day schools in Maharashtra

National School	Board	Type	Rating
Campion School Fort, Mumbai	CBSE	Boys	AAAAA
Delhi Public School, Nerul	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAAA
RN Podar High School, Santacruz	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAAA
Smt Sulochanadevi Singhania School, Thane	ISC	Co-ed	AAAAA
Apeejay School, Nerul	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA+
Army Public School, Pune	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA+
Bhavan's Bhagwandas Purohit Vidya Mandir, Nagpur	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA+
BJB Petit High School, Mumbai	CBSE	Girls	AAAA+
Bombay Scottish School, Mahim	ISC	Co-ed	AAAA+
DAV Public School, Pune	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA+
Delhi Public School, Pune	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA+
Don Bosco High School, Matunga, Mumbai	State Board	Boys	AAAA+
Hiranandani Foundation School, Thane	ISC	Co-ed	AAAA+
Jamnabai Narsee School, Mumbai	ISC	Co-ed	AAAA+
Lilavatibai Podar High School, Mumbai	ISC	Co-ed	AAAA+
Loyola High School, Pune	State Board	Boys	AAAA+
Nath Valley School, Aurangabad	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA+
Navy Children School, Navy Nagar, Colaba	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA+
Our Lady of Perpetual Succour High School (OLPS), Chembur, Mumbai	State Board	Boys	AAAA+
Ryan Global School, Mumbai	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA+
St. Gregorios High School, Mumbai	ISC	Co-ed	AAAA+
St. Mary's School Pune	ISC	Co-ed	AAAA+
St. Mary’s School ICSE, Mazgaon, Mumbai	ISC	Boys	AAAA+
St. Stanislaus High School, Mumbai	State Board	Boys	AAAA+
St. Vincent’s School, Pune	State Board	Boys	AAAA+
St. Xavier’s High School, Fort, Mumbai	State Board	Boys	AAAA+
Villa Theresa HighSchool, Peddar Road, Mumbai	CBSE	Girls	AAAA+
Apeejay School, Kharghar	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA
Arya Vidya Mandir, Juhu, Mumbai	ISC	Co-ed	AAAA
Atomic Energy Education Society, Mumbai	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA
Auxilium Convent High School, Mumbai	State Board	Girls	AAAA
Bhavan's Bhagwandas Purohit Vidya Mandir, Srikrishna Nagar, Nagpur	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA
Birla School, Kalyan	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA
Centre Point School, Katol Road, Nagpur	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA
CNM School, Vile Parle (W), Mumbai	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA
Convent Girls High School, Prabhadevi, Mumbai	State Board	Girls	AAAA
Gundecha Education Academy, Kandivli	ISC	Co-ed	AAAA
Jamnaben Hirachand Ambani School, Lodhivali	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA
Jasudben ML School, Mumbai	ISC	Co-ed	AAAA
Loreto Convent School, Chembur, Mumbai	State Board	Girls	AAAA
Matushri Kashiben Vrajlal Valia International Vidyalaya, Mumbai	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA
Rajhans Vidyalaya, Andheri West	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA
St. Mary's ICSE School, Koparkhairane	ISC	Co-ed	AAAA
St. Anne’s Girls High School, Kalbadevi, Mumbai	State Board	Girls	AAAA
St. Anne’s School, Pune	State Board	Girls	AAAA
St. Francis D’Assisi High School, Borivali, Mumbai	State Board	Boys	AAAA
Symbiosis School, Nashik	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA
The Bishop's School, Kalyani Nagar	ISC	Co-ed	AAAA
The Kalyani School, Pune	CBSE	Co-ed	AAAA
Udayachal High School, Vikhroli, Mumbai	State Board	Co-ed	AAAA
Wisdom High International School, Nashik	ISC	Co-ed	AAAA
Air Force School, Viman Nagar	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Army Public School, Devlali, Nashik	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Army Public School, Kirkee	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Army Public School, Mumbai	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Ashoka Universal School, Nashik	ISC	Co-ed	AAA+
Centre Point School, Wardhaman Nagar, Nagpur	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Boisar	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
DAV Public School, Airoli	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
DAV Public School, Nerul	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
DAV Public School, New Panvel	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Kendriya Vidyalaya IIT Mumbai, Powai	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Kendriya Vidyalaya No 2, Colaba	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
NL Dalmia High School, Thane	ISC	Co-ed	AAA+
Podar International School, Pimpri	ISC	Co-ed	AAA+
Ryan International School, Nerul	ISC	Co-ed	AAA+
St. Joseph High School, Raigad	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Welspun Vidya Mandir, Salav, Raigad	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA+
Hiranandani Foundation School, Powai, Mumbai	ISC	Co-ed	AAA+
Army Public School, Ahmednagar	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA
Christ Church School, Byculla	ISC	Co-ed	AAA
Gopi Birla Memorial School, Malabar Hill, Mumbai	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA
Hutchings High School and Junior College, Pune	ISC	Co-ed	AAA
Kendriya Vidyalaya ONGC, Panvel	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA
RBK School, Thane	ISC	Co-ed	AAA
The Swaminarayan School, Nagpur	CBSE	Co-ed	AAA
Sacred Heart Boys High School, Santacruz, Mumbai	State Board	Boys	NR
St. Joseph High, Pashan, Pune	State Board	Girls	NR

City-wise Top Schools in Maharashtra

Rating Schema of Top Schools in Maharashtra

The table below explains the rating corresponding to what they stand for and the percentile thresholds:

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 Questions

1. Which school is No 1 in Maharashtra?
There are a number of good schools in Maharashtra. Students can choose from Mahindra United World College of India, Pune, DPS, and JNVs.

2. Which education boards are available in Maharashtra?
Students can study in CBSE, ICSE, Maharashtra state board, IB, and others.

3. What is the school system in Maharashtra?
Maharashtra board uses the 10+2 educational system in association with CBSE, ICSE, the state board, and other educational boards.

4. Which board is best for education in Maharashtra?
Students can choose from CBSE, ICSE, state boards, IB and others to study in Maharashtra.

5. Which is the best national boarding school in Maharashtra?
As per the rating, Anubhuti Residential School has AAAA+ and it is one of the best schools to study at.

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Jindal Vidya Mandir, Salav

Raigad, Maharashtra

Raigad, MaharashtraAnnual Fees: ₹ 95,590 (CBSE-Class12)

Sr. Secondary/Higher Secondary School|CBSE

Residential: Day SchoolGender: Co-ed

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Gurukul English Medium School, Digras

Yavatmal, Maharashtra

Yavatmal, MaharashtraAnnual Fees: ₹ 67,000 (CBSE-Class12)

Secondary School|CBSE

Gender: Co-ed

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Lakhotiya Bhutada High School Kondhali, Kondhali

Nagpur, Maharashtra

Secondary School|CBSE

Gender: Co-ed

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Little Wonders English School, Sillod

Aurangabad, Maharashtra

Aurangabad, MaharashtraAnnual Fees: ₹ 48,000 (CBSE-Class12)

Sr. Secondary/Higher Secondary School|CBSE

Residential: Day-cum-Boarding SchoolGender: Co-ed

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Loknetevyankatrao Hiray Academy CBSE, LVH Marg

Nashik, Maharashtra

Secondary School|CBSE

Gender: Co-ed

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Mount St Ann High School, Dabhade

Pune, Maharashtra

Pune, MaharashtraAnnual Fees: ₹ 95,500 (CBSE-Class12)

Sr. Secondary/Higher Secondary School|CBSE

Gender: Co-ed

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Mount Litera Zee School, Bhilgaon

Nagpur, Maharashtra

Sr. Secondary/Higher Secondary School|CBSE

Gender: Co-ed

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Notre Dame Academy, NTPC Solapur

Solapur, Maharashtra

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Gender: Co-ed

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Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation English Medium School, Vadgaon Gupta

Ahmednagar, Maharashtra

Sr. Secondary/Higher Secondary School|CBSE

Gender: Co-ed

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Bharati Vidyapeeth Gods Valley International School, Panchgani

Satara, Maharashtra

Satara, MaharashtraAnnual Fees: ₹ 52,000 (CBSE-Class10)

Sr. Secondary/Higher Secondary School|CBSE

Residential: Boarding SchoolGender: Co-ed

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Blossom Public School (New), Narhe

Pune, Maharashtra

Pune, MaharashtraAnnual Fees: ₹ 51,960 (CBSE-Class10)

Sr. Secondary/Higher Secondary School|CBSE

Gender: Co-ed

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Divine Providence School, Thana

Nagpur, Maharashtra

Nagpur, MaharashtraAnnual Fees: ₹ 16,100 (CBSE-Class10)

Secondary School|CBSE

Gender: Co-ed

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DRB DAV Public School, Thane

Thane, Maharashtra

Secondary School|CBSE

Gender: Co-ed

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Base School (Base - Brilliant Academy Of Scholars For Excellence), Vidya Nagar

Nagpur, Maharashtra

Nagpur, MaharashtraAnnual Fees: ₹ 88,250 (CBSE-Class10)

Secondary School|CBSE

Gender: Co-ed

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Essence International School, Nagpur

Nagpur, Maharashtra

Nagpur, MaharashtraAnnual Fees: ₹ 57,000 (CBSE-Class10)

Sr. Secondary/Higher Secondary School|CBSE

Gender: Co-ed

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Vibgyor High School, Magarpatta

Pune, Maharashtra

Sr. Secondary/Higher Secondary School|CISCECBSE

Gender: Co-ed

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Vagad Global School, Virar East

Palghar, Maharashtra

Sr. Secondary/Higher Secondary School|CBSE

Gender: Co-ed

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Sri Chaitanya Techno School, Satara Parisar

Aurangabad, Maharashtra

Secondary School|CBSE

Gender: Co-ed

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MKH Sancheti Public School, Nagpur

Nagpur, Maharashtra

Nagpur, MaharashtraAnnual Fees: ₹ 63,800 (CBSE-Class10)

Sr. Secondary/Higher Secondary School|CBSE

Gender: Co-ed

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Podar International School, Nagaon Budruk

Dhule, Maharashtra

Dhule, MaharashtraAnnual Fees: ₹ 72,475 (CBSE-Class10)

Secondary School|CBSE

Gender: Co-ed

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Podar World School Nagpur, Nagpur

Nagpur, Maharashtra

Nagpur, MaharashtraAnnual Fees: ₹ 70,600 (CBSE-Class10)

Sr. Secondary/Higher Secondary School|CBSE

Gender: Co-ed

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Podar International School, Koradi

Nagpur, Maharashtra

Nagpur, MaharashtraAnnual Fees: ₹ 61,944 (CBSE-Class10)

Secondary School|CBSE

Gender: Co-ed

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Podar International School, Ambajogai

Ambajogai, Maharashtra

Ambajogai, MaharashtraAnnual Fees: ₹ 58,110 (CBSE-Class10)

Secondary School|CBSE

Gender: Co-ed

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Podar International School, Nizar Road

Nandurbar, Maharashtra

Nandurbar, MaharashtraAnnual Fees: ₹ 61,230 (CBSE-Class10)

Secondary School|CBSE

Gender: Co-ed

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Podar International School, Katol Road

Nagpur, Maharashtra

Nagpur, MaharashtraAnnual Fees: ₹ 77,155 (CBSE-Class12)

Sr. Secondary/Higher Secondary School|CBSE

Gender: Co-ed

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Podar International School, Aklud

Jalgaon, Maharashtra

Jalgaon, MaharashtraAnnual Fees: ₹ 79,625 (CBSE-Class12)

Sr. Secondary/Higher Secondary School|CBSE

Gender: Co-ed

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Podar International School, Chinchwad

Pune, Maharashtra

Pune, MaharashtraAnnual Fees: ₹ 105,105 (CBSE-Class12)

Sr. Secondary/Higher Secondary School|CBSE

Gender: Co-ed

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Podar International School, Buldhana

Buldhana, Maharashtra

Buldhana, MaharashtraAnnual Fees: ₹ 56,745 (CBSE-Class10)

Secondary School|CBSE

Gender: Co-ed

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Podar International School, Baramati

Baramati, Maharashtra

Baramati, MaharashtraAnnual Fees: ₹ 70,200 (CBSE-Class10)

Secondary School|CBSE

Gender: Co-ed

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Podar International School, Wagholi

Pune, Maharashtra

Pune, MaharashtraAnnual Fees: ₹ 94,120 (CBSE-Class10)

Secondary School|CBSE

Gender: Co-ed

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Podar International School, Jawahar Nagar

Akola, Maharashtra

Akola, MaharashtraAnnual Fees: ₹ 67,795 (CBSE-Class10)

Secondary School|CBSE

Gender: Co-ed

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Kanakia International School, Chembur

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Sr. Secondary/Higher Secondary School|IBCAIECBSE

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Podar International School, Sundarwadi

Aurangabad, Maharashtra

Aurangabad, MaharashtraAnnual Fees: ₹ 83,525 (CBSE-Class10)

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Gender: Co-ed

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Podar International School, Daund

Pune, Maharashtra

Pune, MaharashtraAnnual Fees: ₹ 122,395 (CBSE-Class10)

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Gender: Co-ed

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Podar International School, Deolali

Nashik, Maharashtra

Nashik, MaharashtraAnnual Fees: ₹ 160,225 (CBSE-Class10)

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Gender: Co-ed

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Podar International School Igatpuri, Igatpuri

Nashik, Maharashtra

Nashik, MaharashtraAnnual Fees: ₹ 128,310 (CBSE-Class10)

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Podar International School, Bhiwandi

Thane, Maharashtra

Thane, MaharashtraAnnual Fees: ₹ 158,470 (CBSE-Class10)

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Gender: Co-ed

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Don Bosco High School and Junior College, Borivali West

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Mumbai, MaharashtraAnnual Fees: ₹ 41,165 (MSBSHSE-Class10)

Sr. Secondary/Higher Secondary School|MSBSHSECBSE

Gender: Co-ed

S K International Sainik School, Rethre Dharan

Sangli, Maharashtra

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Gender: Co-ed

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St. Paul International School, Dhamna

Nagpur, Maharashtra

Nagpur, MaharashtraAnnual Fees: ₹ 50,000 (CBSE-Class10)

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Gender: Co-ed

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