Best CBSE Schools in Mumbai — Complete List 2026

Mumbai's CBSE School Landscape

• 200+ CBSE affiliated schools in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR)
• Concentrated in suburbs: Andheri, Bandra, Juhu, Powai, Navi Mumbai, Thane
• Competition for seats in top schools is fierce; early registration often necessary

Top CBSE Schools in Mumbai

• Delhi Public School (DPS) Nerul: top-ranked; CBSE; strong academics; Navi Mumbai
• Ryan International School (multiple campuses): widespread; consistent CBSE results
• Podar World School Mumbai: Cambridge + CBSE options; strong co-curricular programmes

Premier Schools South Mumbai

• Cathedral and John Connon School: ICSE (not CBSE) but frequently searched alongside CBSE; old reputation
• Bombay Scottish School: ICSE; Jamnabai Narsee: ICSE; Dhirubhai Ambani International: IB
• For CBSE in South Mumbai: Greenherbs International, Utpal Shanghvi Global School (BKC)

Navi Mumbai and Thane

• DPS Nerul, NES International School, Ryan International: Navi Mumbai's top CBSE schools
• DAV Public School (Airoli, Nerul): affordable; strong academics; CBSE
• Orchid International, Hiranandani Foundation: Powai and Thane; reputed CBSE schools

Fees at Top CBSE Schools Mumbai

• Premium schools: ₹1,20,000–₹2,50,000/year; development fee, transport, lab charges extra
• Mid-tier CBSE: ₹40,000–₹1,00,000/year; good faculty, decent infrastructure
• Government CBSE schools (Kendriya Vidyalayas): ₹600–₹3,000/year; exceptional value

Kendriya Vidyalayas in Mumbai

• KV No. 1 Colaba, KV Sangha Mumbai Region: federal government schools; excellent for defence/govt families
• Admission via KVS lottery system (for non-priority); priority: serving defence/central govt employees
• Navodaya Vidyalayas: residential; excellent free education; Class 6 admission via JNV test

Tips for Mumbai School Admissions

• Register on school websites by September–October for January-start new academic year
• Bring all documents (birth certificate, address proof, sibling certificate) to registration
• For RTE (Right to Education) quota: 25% seats in private schools free for EWS families; apply online