Schools in Uttar Pradesh
2,99,662+ schools across 76 districts, 926 blocks, and 71,901+ villages
Districts in Uttar Pradesh (76)
School categories in Uttar Pradesh
Schools in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh has 2,99,662 registered schools across 76 districts and 926 blocks. Most are government-run schools in rural areas, following the curriculum set by the UP Board of High School and Intermediate Education (UPMSP). 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 Uttar Pradesh?
Uttar Pradesh has 2,99,662 schools listed in UDISE+. This includes government, private-aided, and private-unaided schools across all 76 districts.
✅How do I apply for RTE free admission in Uttar Pradesh?
Uttar Pradesh 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 Uttar Pradesh?
Government schools in Uttar Pradesh follow the UP Board of High School and Intermediate Education (UPMSP). Private schools in cities usually run CBSE. ICSE schools exist but are fewer in number.
✅How do I check if a school in Uttar Pradesh 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.
