List of CBSE Schools in Chennai 2025-2026

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Best CBSE Schools in Chennai

Best CBSE Schools in Chennai, SBOA School and Junior College, 18, School Road, Anna Nagar West Extension, D-Sector,Anna Nagar West Extension, Chennai 8.85 KM 17383
/ annum ₹56,790
3.8
(8 votes)
School Type Day School
Board CBSE
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade LKG - 12

Expert Comment: SBOA School and Junior College was established and is operated by the SBIOA Education Trust, run by the State Bank of India Officers Association in Anna Nagar Western Extension, Chennai. Founded in 1979, its a co-educational institution. The school follows CBSE curriculum and caters to the students from Kindergarten to grade 12.... Read more

Best CBSE Schools in Chennai, Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Senior Secondary School, No.15, Lake 1st Main Road, Nungambakkam, Lake Area,Nungambakkam, Chennai 4.85 KM 14092
/ annum ₹75,000
3.6
(10 votes)
School Type Day School
Board CBSE
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade Nursery - 12

Expert Comment: Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Senior Secondary School was founded in 1958 by an enterprising group of housewives under the auspices of the Nungambakkam Ladies Recreation Club. Affiliated to CBSE board school caters to the students till grade 12. Its a co-educational school located in Nungambakkam, Chennai. ... Read more

Best CBSE Schools in Chennai, Maharishi Vidya Mandir, 28, Dr. Guruswamy Road, Chetpet, Chetpet, Chennai 4.6 KM 16094
/ annum ₹1,25,000
3.7
(5 votes)
School Type Day School
Board CBSE
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade Nursery - 12

Expert Comment: Founded in 1983 with the motto "Knowledge is structured in Consciousness", Maharishi Vidya Mandir was projected with the blessings of His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogiji. Caterin to the students from Kindergarten to grade 12, the school is affiliated to CBSE board. Located in Chetpet, Chennai its a co-educational school.... Read more

Best CBSE Schools in Chennai, Velammal Vidhyashram, Ambattur-Redhills Road, Surapet, Mambakkam, Chennai 30.65 KM 7880
/ annum ₹12,000
4.2
(7 votes)
School Type Day School
Board CBSE, State Board
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade Nursery - 12

Expert Comment: Velammal Vidhyashram was founded in the year 2000 by Velammal Educational Trust. The school is affiliated to CBSE board and catering to the students from grade 1 to grade 12. Its a co-educational boarding school.The school aims to encourage and motivate children to think, hope, dream, appreciate, create, innovate, integrate, excel and contribute.... Read more

Best CBSE Schools in Chennai, Pon Vidyashram School, Porur Maxworth Nagar, Phase-II,Mugalivakkam, Kolapakkam, Maxworth Nagar Phase II,Tharapakkam, Chennai 15.3 KM 4755
/ annum ₹50,000
3.7
(5 votes)
School Type Day School
Board CBSE
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade Pre-Nursery - 12

Expert Comment: The school's mission is to provide an excellent learning experience through talented staff and latest technology and to provide an environment that enables them to be HAPPY STUDENTS... Read more

Best CBSE Schools in Chennai, Maharishi School Of Excellence, P.T.C. Colony, Pallavan Nagar , Thiruverkadu, Pallavan Nagar,Thiruverkadu, Chennai 16.04 KM 6650
/ annum ₹45,000
3.8
(5 votes)
School Type Day School
Board CBSE
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade Nursery - 12

Expert Comment: Maharishi Vidya Mandir Schools are for those students, who would like to develop their full creative potential, gain the support of natural law, be the guiding light of their nation, and lead the world to lasting peace and happiness.... Read more

Best CBSE Schools in Chennai, D.A.V. Girls Senior Secondary School, Plot No: R-40B, 120 Feet Road, Mogappair, Mogappair,Mogappair East, Chennai 10.56 KM 11572
/ annum ₹70,000
3.7
(7 votes)
School Type Day School
Board CBSE
Gender Girls School
Grade Nursery - 12

Expert Comment: D.A.V. Girls Senior Secondary School was established in the year 1970 as a part of D.A.V Group of Schools, Chennai. The school is a sister concern of D.A.V. Girls Senior Secondary School, Gopalapuram. Located in Mogappair is an all girls school. The school is affiliated to CBSE board actering to the students from Kindergarten to grade 12.... Read more

Best CBSE Schools in Chennai, RMK School, RSM Nagar, Sundaracholapuram Road,Thiruverkadu, Tiruvallur, Chennai 17.71 KM 4640
/ annum ₹80,000
3.7
(6 votes)
School Type Day School
Board CBSE
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade Nursery - 12

Expert Comment: The school's mission is to develop every student into a balanced individual with leadership qualities, capable of responding to the demands of the modern era with commitment to personal growth and community development.... Read more

Best CBSE Schools in Chennai, D.A.V. Boys Senior Secondary School, R-45, 120 feet road, Mogappair, TS Krishna Colony,Padi, Chennai 10.27 KM 6082
/ annum ₹55,000
3.6
(5 votes)
School Type Day School
Board CBSE, State Board
Gender Boys School
Grade Nursery - 12

Expert Comment: D.A.V. (Boys) Senior Secondary School was established in the year 1989 as a part of D.A.V Group of Schools, Chennai. The school is a sister concern of D.A.V. Boys Senior Secondary School, Gopalapuram. Located in Mogappair is an all boys school. The school is affiliated to CBSE board actering to the students from Kindergarten to grade 12.... Read more

Best CBSE Schools in Chennai, Chettinad Vidyashram, Rajah Annamalaipuram, State Bank of India Colony,Raja Annamalai Puram, Chennai 7.24 KM 10858
/ annum ₹1,00,000
3.5
(8 votes)
School Type Day School
Board CBSE
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade Nursery - 12

Expert Comment: Chettinad Vidyashram was founded in 1986 by Kumara Rani of Chettinad, Dr.Meena Muthiah, a prominent Chennai based philanthropist and educationalist. The school started with a vision of combining the virtues of art and culture, which will endeavour to raise the integrated child who is not dwarfed by consideration of caste, creed or community. Affiliated to CBSE board, the school is located in the upscale neighbourhood of MRC Nagar, Chennai. Its a co-educational school catering to the students from grade 1 to grade 12.... Read more

Best CBSE Schools in Chennai, Vels Vidyashram, P.V.Vaithiyalingam Road, Velan Nagar, Pallavaram, Rajiv Gandhi Nagar, Tirusulam, Sarah Nagar,Tirusulam, Chennai 17.45 KM 6565
/ annum ₹53,100
3.9
(5 votes)
School Type Day School
Board CBSE
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade Nursery - 12

Expert Comment: To provide quality education where the learning takes place through observation, reflection and exploration with emphasis on character development.

Best CBSE Schools in Chennai, Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School, #124, R.H.Road Mylapore, Mylapore, Chennai 4.95 KM 7813
/ annum ₹68,500
3.8
(5 votes)
School Type Day School
Board CBSE
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade Nursery - 12

Expert Comment: Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School was born on the 3rd February 1956, through the efforts of the three, and Vidya Mandir Matriculation School was formally opened in 1960 with the effort of The first president of the society was Sister Subbalakshmi , supported by Shri Subbaraya Aiyar, a leading lawyer of his time, and Mrs. Padmini Chari, Educationist. The school is affiliated to CBSE and caters to the students from Kindergarten to grade 12. Its a co-educational day school.... Read more

Best CBSE Schools in Chennai, D.A.V Boys Senior Secondary School, 213, LLyods Road, Gopalapuram, Gopalapuram, Chennai 4.02 KM 5744
/ annum ₹58,000
4.1
(6 votes)
School Type Day School
Board CBSE
Gender Boys School
Grade Nursery - 12

Expert Comment: D.A.V. Boys Senior Secondary School is the main branch of the D.A.V. Group of Schools managed by The Tamilnadu Arya Samaj Educational Society which is registered under the Societies Act. The school was established in 1970 in Gopalapuram, Chennai. Affiliated to CBSE board its an all boys school. ... Read more

Best CBSE Schools in Chennai, Spartan International School, No. 570, Kannadasan Street, Chembarambakkam, Chembarambakkam, Chennai 24.24 KM 5937
/ annum ₹77,600
4.1
(8 votes)
School Type Day School
Board CBSE, CBSE
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade LKG - 12

Expert Comment: Spartan endeavors to be a beacon of light in this dark world by illuminating each student in academic, social, personal and spiritual excellence thereby creating a community of empowered and diverse learners striving to be global minded citizens in an atmosphere of mutual respect, understanding and trust.... Read more

Best CBSE Schools in Chennai, LADY ANDAL VENKATASUBBA RAO MATRICULATION SCHOOL, Shenstone Park, No.7,Harrington Road, Chetpet, Chennai 4.33 KM 10114
/ annum ₹1,00,000
3.6
(5 votes)
School Type Day School
Board CBSE, State Board, IB PYP
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade Nursery - 12

Expert Comment: Popularly known as Lady Andal, LADY ANDAL VENKATASUBBA RAO MATRICULATION SCHOOL, is an academic institution in Harrington road, Chennai in Tamil Nadu, India. It is a unit of the Madras Seva Sadan, established in 1987. Affiliated to IB board its a co-educational day school catering to the students from Nursery to grade 12.... Read more

Best CBSE Schools in Chennai, D.A.V Girls Senior Secondary School, 182, Lloyds Road, Gopalapuram, Gopalapuram, Chennai 4.14 KM 8237
/ annum ₹56,000
4.0
(5 votes)
School Type Day School
Board CBSE
Gender Girls School
Grade Nursery - 12

Expert Comment: D.A.V. Girls Senior Secondary School is the main branch of the D.A.V. Group of Schools managed by The Tamilnadu Arya Samaj Educational Society which is registered under the Societies Act. The school was established in 1970 in Gopalapuram, Chennai. Affiliated to CBSE board its an all girls school. ... Read more

Best CBSE Schools in Chennai, Chennai Public School, Global Education Campus TH Road, SH 50, Thirumazhisai, Ramachandra Nagar, Chennai 23.98 KM 19945
/ annum ₹1,30,000
4.3
(10 votes)
School Type Day cum Boarding School
Board CBSE
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade Nursery - 12
page managed by school stamp

Expert Comment: The Chennai Public School is one of the most reputed schools in the city and was founded by Kupidisaatham Narayanaswami Educational Trust, in the year 2009. Chennai Public School is an English-medium, coeducational, day boarding and residential institution. It offers classes from nursery to XII and is affiliated to the CBSE curriculum.... Read more

Best CBSE Schools in Chennai, ALPHA SCHOOL, No. 16, 3rd Cross Street, West C.I.T. Nagar,Nandanam, CIT Nagar West,CIT Nagar, Chennai 7.92 KM 10014
/ annum ₹55,000
3.3
(6 votes)
School Type Day School
Board CBSE
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade LKG - 12
page managed by school stamp

Expert Comment: Alpha School, CIT Nagar was established in 2013 by the Alpha Educational Society. The school has a curriculum structured to meet the volatile needs, aptitudes and learning styles of the students. Learners of each level are offered a well-structured framework, and the goal is to maximise the child's potential. It has facilities like smart boards, activity rooms, stem and robotics lab, auditorium, play area, and a canteen. ... Read more

Best CBSE Schools in Chennai, Pon Vidyashram School, Sapthagiri Nagar, Opp. ARS Garden,Valasaravakkam, Sai Nagar, Poru, Sai Nagar,Porur, Chennai 12.69 KM 6750
/ annum ₹70,000
3.3
(6 votes)
School Type Day School
Board CBSE
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade Nursery - 12

Expert Comment: The school's mission is to provide an excellent learning experience through talented staff and latest technology and to provide an environment that enables them to be HAPPY STUDENTS... Read more

Best CBSE Schools in Chennai, The Hindu Senior Secondary School, No.1, 2nd Main Road,Indira Nagar, Indira Nagar,Adyar, Chennai 9.68 KM 7960
/ annum ₹43,000
3.3
(6 votes)
School Type Day School
Board CBSE
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade LKG - 12

Expert Comment: The Hindu Senior Secondary School was commenced in 1978. Initially the senior secondary school was at Big street Triplicane and subsequently opened another in Indira Nagar, a neighbourhood in Chennai. The school is affiliated to CBSE board and caters to the students from Nursery to grade 12.... Read more

Best CBSE Schools in Chennai, P.S.Senior secondary School, 33, Alamelu Mangapuram Rd, Saradapuram,Mylapore, Chennai 5.66 KM 6113
/ annum ₹50,000
4.0
(6 votes)
School Type Day School
Board CBSE
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade Nursery - 12

Expert Comment: With a histoy of most students graduating enter higher education institutions especially engineering institutions like NIT Tiruchi and Anna University, P.S Senior secondary school was established in 1978 in the city of Mylapore, chennai. Catering to the students from pre nursery to grade 12, the school is affiliated to CBSE Board. ... Read more

Best CBSE Schools in Chennai, Army Public School, 80 Feet Road, Nandambakkam, Ekkatuthangal, Chennai 10.93 KM 15054
/ annum ₹42,000
3.9
(5 votes)
School Type Day School
Board CBSE
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade Class 1 - 12

Expert Comment: The mission of the school is to help students discover and achieve to their best potential for a greater career and inculcate moral, good ethics and attitude, sensitize responsibility and self-discipline.... Read more

Best CBSE Schools in Chennai, Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Tapovanam, 9B Taylor's Road, Kilpauk, , Kilpauk, Chennai 4.04 KM 10059
/ annum ₹35,000
4.0
(6 votes)
School Type Day School
Board CBSE
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade KG - 12

Expert Comment: Chinmaya Vidyalaya was founded in 1968 in association with Chinmaya Mission. With an aim for inner growth at individual and collective levels, the school offers quality education to all the boys and girls. Located in Chennai, the school is affiliated to CBSE board catering to the students from Nursery to grade 12.... Read more

Best CBSE Schools in Chennai, Scad World School Chengalpattu, SCAD WORLD SCHOOL, NATIONAL HIGHWAYS 45, PAZHAVELI, CHENGALPATTU 603111, CHENGALPATTU, Chennai 57.86 KM 5056
/ annum ₹57,000
N/A
(0 vote)
School Type Day School
Board CBSE
Gender Co-Ed School
Grade Nursery - 12
page managed by school stamp

Expert Comment: The Educational arm of SCAD group has now grown to 16 educations institutions to include Engineering Colleges, Polytechnics, ITIs, Schools, Teachers' Training Colleges and Schools for Children with Special Needs. Today, SCAD is hailed as one of the leading educational groups in the country. The SCAD Group of Institution produced thousands of students who are successful professionals and academicians with a difference.... Read more

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Why choose CBSE schools in Chennai?

Think of Chennai, and the sight of freshly brewed filter coffee along with a hot dosa appears in the mind. The vibrant festivals, Bharatanatyam dance, Carnatic music, Kollywood cinema, and, of course, the most iconic Madras biryani. The list is endless. Not just that, it is also called an ‘Edu Hub’ because for long enough Chennai has been home to students with a strong inclination towards academic excellence, and the CBSE curriculum aligns best with the studious mindset of Chennai students. The CBSE curriculum focuses on providing a strong base for Math and Science; hence, the CBSE schools in Chennai are the hot favourite among students preparing for NEET, IIT-JEE, and UPSE exams.

In a place where educational excellence is a way of life, CBSE schools in Chennai provide a perfect blend of quality education, discipline, and continuous evaluation. 

What to expect from the top 10 CBSE schools in Chennai?

Some of the key features and facilities provided by the top 10 CBSE schools in Chennai are-

  1. Rigorous curricula to raise young, confident, intellectual lifelong learners.
  2. Extensive co-curricular activities like sports, arts, music, drama, and community services to promote holistic development.
  3. Preparing for entrance exams like NEET, JEE, and others.
  4. Low student-teacher ratio to foster personalized education.
  5. Experienced faculty for enriching learning experiences. 

Best CBSE schools in Chennai with fees

Some of the best CBSE schools in Chennai are-

  1. SBOA School and Junior College
  2. Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Senior Secondary School
  3. Maharishi Vidya Mandir 
  4. Velammal Vidhyashram
  5. Pon Vidyashram School

The annual fee structure of the best CBSE schools in Chennai may range from Rs 45K to Rs 13 lakhs (approx.). You may check the school searching platform Edustoke for the complete information on CBSE schools in Chennai. 

Best CBSE schools in Chennai with hostel facilities.

Some of the best CBSE schools in Chennai with hostel facilities are-

  1. RMK Residential Senior Secondary School
  2. Chennai Public School
  3. Joseph's Residential School 
  4. The Velammal International School 

The hostel facilities offered by these schools are fully ventilated and spacious rooms, 24-hour surveillance for safety, healthy food, clean drinking water, medical care, pastoral care, and extracurriculars for recreation. 

How to find the best CBSE schools in Chennai near you?

Edustoke is one of the best online platforms that will help you find the best CBSE schools in Chennai near you. The website allows you to check online reviews, ratings, locations, fees, curricula, and other essential details. 

What are the criteria for selecting the top CBSE school in Chennai?

Some important criteria to consider while selecting the top CBSE schools in Chennai are-

  1. Academic performance
  2. Board affiliation
  3. Facilities offered
  4. Fee structure
  5. Online reviews and ratings
  6. Infrastructure
  7. Faculty expertise
  8. Safety

Frequently Asked Questions :

CBSE schools in Chennai are the best because they provide quality education enriched with cultural values.

Yes, several CBSE schools in Chennai prepare students for competitive exams like JEE, NEET, and others.

The general admission process includes application submission, academic performance assessment, an entrance test, and an interview.

Yes, many CBSE schools provide international exposure to students through exchange programs and global internships.

Some of the extracurricular activities offered are sports, arts, music, dance, drama, athletics, and community programs.

The CBSE schools in Chennai offer state-of-the-art infrastructure to support well-rounded education.

The eligibility criteria for admission include overall academic performance, entrance test scores, and interview assessment.

Yes, several CBSE schools in Chennai provide technology-driven learning through smart classrooms, experiential learning, and tech-trained educators.

The languages usually taught in top CBSC schools in Chennai’s are Tamil and English.

Yes, the best CBSE schools in Chennai offer inclusive education through specialized programs and trained special educators.