Schools in Kerala
17,208+ schools across 14 districts, 166 blocks, and 1,526+ villages
Districts in Kerala (14)
School categories in Kerala
Schools in Kerala
Kerala has 17,208 registered schools across 14 districts and 166 blocks. Most are government-run schools in rural areas, following the curriculum set by the Kerala Board of Public Examinations (KBPE). Private schools, mostly in cities, run CBSE or ICSE.
Private schools must reserve 25% of their Class 1 seats for children from low-income families under the RTE Act. The state runs this through an online lottery — applications open around March-April each year. Use the district links below to find schools near your area.
FAQs
✅How many schools are in Kerala?
Kerala has 17,208 schools listed in UDISE+. This includes government, private-aided, and private-unaided schools across all 14 districts.
✅How do I apply for RTE free admission in Kerala?
Kerala runs RTE admissions online. Applications usually open in March or April. You'll need your child's birth certificate, Aadhaar card, and an income certificate showing the family earns below the state's EWS limit. The school allotment is done through a computer lottery — not by queue or personal connections.
✅Which school board is most common in Kerala?
Government schools in Kerala follow the Kerala Board of Public Examinations (KBPE). Private schools in cities usually run CBSE. ICSE schools exist but are fewer in number.
✅How do I check if a school in Kerala is genuine?
Every registered school has an 11-digit UDISE code shown on its SchoolsPedia page. Go to udiseplus.gov.in and search by that code to verify the school's registration directly with the Ministry of Education.
