Top 10 Best Schools in Kanpur
The city, renowned as the Leather Hub of the World or affectionately referred to as the Manchester of India, is equally recognized for its educational system and hosts numerous exceptional schools. This article introduces the list of the top 10 schools in Kanpur.
1. Delhi Public School Kalyanpur Kanpur
Board: CBSE
Type: Co-Educational
Hostel Facility: Not available
Name of the Principal: Archana Nigam
Address: 287-295, Bithoor Rd, Singhpur, Kalyanpur, Kanpur
Overview
Being a part of the DPS society, the school aims to lead students from the front by the teachers becoming role models and to promote and encourage them in all the vistas of talent. It is one of the two best schools in Kanpur. The school has smart classrooms, as much as five different labs, infirmary, library, and cafeteria, and so on. It also supports extracurricular activities like music, dance, karate and has many indoor and outdoor sports facilities, including a gym. The admissions begin in December every year.
2. Jain International School
Board: ICSE and ISC
Type: Co-Educational
Hostel Facility: Not available
Name of the Principal: M.K.Panda
Address: Aragi No-249-250, Gram Sambharpur Mainawati Marg, Kalyanpur, Kanpur
Overview
The school is run by the Shrinathji Education and Cultural Trust with the primary objective to provide every child into a world-class citizen. The main aim of the school is to revive the ancient gurukul system famous in India. The infrastructure of the school includes smart classrooms, laboratories, dining halls, infirmary and also study club. Extracurricular and sports facilities include swimming, dance, music, theatre, media skills, etc. The school gives admissions based on the availability of seats.
3. Sir Padampat Singhania Education Centre
Board: CBSE
Type: Co-Educational
Hostel Facility: Not Available
Name of the Principal: Bhawna Gupta
Address: Kamla Nagar, Kanpur
Overview
The main aim of the school is to prepare the students for making the world a better and juster place. The various facilities in the school include smart classrooms, biotechnology, chemistry, physics and biology labs, botanical garden, library, tennis court, cafeteria and also transport facilities. It also encourages Co-curricular activities like music, dance, yoga, art, MUN, moot court, and so on. The admissions commence from December every year.
4. Seth Anandram Jaipuria School Kanpur
Overview
The foundation for the establishment of the school was laid by late prime minister Smt. Indira Gandhi. Established in 1974 and inaugurated by the Late President Dr Fakhruddin Ali Ahmad, the school’s main aim is to nurture children who would grow as balanced human beings. The school houses nearly 2600 students. It has almost 150+ teachers with the facilities including smart classroom, chemistry, physics, biology and computer labs, music, art and craft centre, library, botanical Garden, infirmary, canteen, book stop and various sports facilities. The school admits students after evaluation through an entrance test or interview.
5. Sheiling House School
Board: CISCE
Type: Co-Educational
Hostel Facility: Not available
Name of the Principal: Vanitha Mehrotra
Address: Senior wing:14/95, Civil Lines, Kanpur Junior Wing: Zoe Ville, 10/498, Kanpur
Overview
Being a coeducational day school, the school strives to provide an all-round development and sound moral base both in the disciplined confines of the classroom and the energetic sports sessions. The school has two blocks- senior and junior wing. The facilities available in the school include digital classrooms, multimedia computer lab, fashion designing lab, Vedic math, science lab, abacus, art, music and dance room, karate, library and function. The admission procedure starts in September every year.
6. DPS, Azad Nagar
Board: CBSE
Type: Co-Educational
Hostel Facility: Available
Name of the Principal: Rachna Malhotra
Address: Mayawati Marg, Near NRI City, Azad Nagar, Khyora, Kanpur
Overview
Another school in Kanpur that forms a part of the DPS society, the school aims to provide equal opportunities for every student to discover and develop their potential. The facilities provided by the school include a library, various laboratories, smart classrooms, medical checkup, guidance and counselling, modern sports facilities and transport facilities. In addition to this, the school also provides air-conditioned hostel facilities. The admission procedure begins in December every year.
7. Methodist High School Kanpur
Board: ICSE, ISC
Type: Co-Educational
Hostel Facility: Available
Name of the Principal: Isabella Thoburn
Address: 73, Cantonment, Tagore Road, Kanpur
Overview
Established by Miss Isabella Thoburn in the year 1876, Methodist High School is a coeducational, residential school and currently houses around 2500 students. The school provides advanced learning to the students through smart classes. Wi-Fi enabled campus, A.V. learning support, digital library, various laboratories, sports facilities, educational tours and also hostel facilities.
The school takes in students based on the vacancy and availability of seats.
8. Dr Virendra Swarup Education Centre
Board: CISCE
Type: Co-Education
Hostel Facility: Not available
Name of the Principal: Sharmila Nandi
Address: 435, H-2 Block, Kidwai Nagar, Kanpur
Overview
Founded in 1990 by Dr Virendra Swarup Foundation, the school currently houses nearly 2600 students. The school has extensive facilities that include sports facilities for football, handball, basketball, hockey, cricket, badminton, etc. it also encourages co-curricular activities such as aeromodelling, electronics, karate, various forms of art, dance and music, photography and so on. The school also has a medical centre to cater to the health needs of the students.
9. St Mary’s Convent High School Kanpur
Board: ICSE
Type: Girls school
Hostel Facility: Not available
Name of the Principal: Sr. Divya C.J.
Address: 53, Tagore Road, next to Circuit House, Kanpur
Overview
The school was established in 1899 to provide quality education to girl children. It aims not only in imparting academic knowledge to girls but also helps them to form an integral personality by developing in them a strong character. The infrastructure of the school includes ventilated classrooms, physics, chemistry, biology and two separate computer labs for senior and junior students, library, well-maintained basketball court and many more. The school also has various clubs to nurture the additional talent hidden in the students. The admissions begin in September every year.
10. G.D. Goenka Public School
Board: CBSE
Type: Co-Educational
Hostel Facility: Available
Name of the Principal: Anju Dhawan
Address: Mayawati Marg, Kalyanpur, Kanpur
Overview
The school forms a part of the G.D. Goenka Group, which is a leading educational setup driven by a passion for excellence in education and quality in life. Benchmarked with the best in the world this school was established with a motto to provide value-based education. The campus and infrastructure include hostel facilities, smart identity card for the students to ensure safety, library and internet facilities, a cafeteria of high standards and hygiene, various labs such as I.T., Robotics, chemistry, physics and biology labs, spacious auditorium, smart classrooms and multiple sports and gym facilities. The admission process is online.